Side dishes with bacon add a rich, smoky flavor that can elevate any meal, from weeknight dinners to festive holiday feasts. Whether you prefer something creamy, crispy, or savory, these recipes showcase bacon in all its glory. From classic casseroles to innovative salads, these side dishes are sure to impress your guests and leave them wanting more. Let’s explore some delicious options to bring to your table!
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Sweet and Sour Cabbage with Bacon
This recipe blends the tanginess of vinegar with the salty crunch of bacon, creating a side dish that perfectly balances sweet and savory flavors. It’s ideal for pairing with roasted meats or hearty stews.
Sweet and Sour Cabbage with Bacon
This Sweet and Sour Cabbage recipe is a must-try for anyone who enjoys robust, tangy flavors. It’s simple to prepare and serves as the perfect side to richer main dishes. Why not introduce this delightful dish at your next family dinner or gather friends for a cozy, casual meal? It’s sure to bring smiles and satisfy any palate, especially on those chilly evenings!
Cheesy baked asparagus takes this green veggie to the next level with the smoky richness of bacon and a layer of melted Gruyere cheese. It’s a show-stopping side for any special occasion.
Cheesy Baked Asparagus with Gruyere cheese, Garlic, and Bacon
Cheesy Baked Asparagus is an easy side dish made with Gruyere cheese, garlic, and bacon! You can also use Parmesan, Asiago Cheese, Pecorino Romano, or shredded Mozzarella (part-skim, low-moisture). This delicious recipe is low-carb.
Bacon-wrapped Brussels sprouts combine crispy bacon with caramelized sprouts, creating a side dish that’s both indulgent and nutrient-packed. Perfect for both appetizers and sides!
Bacon Wrapped Brussels Sprouts
Bacon Wrapped Brussels Sprouts are the crispy, caramelized, sweet, salty, and savory, idyllic appetizer or side dish!
Loaded broccoli salad isn’t just a side dish—it’s a crowd favorite at potlucks. The combination of crispy bacon, crunchy broccoli, and creamy dressing makes it a hit with all ages.
Loaded Broccoli Salad
This Loaded Broccoli Salad is a crisp, creamy, low-carb side dish! Filled with broccoli, cauliflower, bacon, cheese, and a homemade dressing.
This dish pairs the delicate sweetness of peas with the bold, smoky flavor of bacon, resulting in a quick and comforting side dish that’s great for busy nights.
Green Peas with Bacon
Green peas with bacon are so easy to make. Frozen peas are sautéed with onions, garlic, & bacon, then seasoned with salt & pepper!
Bacon corn salad is the ultimate summer side, combining fresh corn kernels with the salty crispness of bacon for a dish that’s as simple as it is satisfying.
Topped with melted cheese and crispy bacon, baked potato slices transform humble potatoes into a decadent side dish that’s great for parties or casual dinners.
Baked Potato Slices
These baked potato slices topped with melted cheddar cheese and crispy, crumbled bacon make a great appetizer or side dish.
This green bean casserole gets an upgrade with creamy cheese and crispy bacon, making it a rich and indulgent addition to your holiday spread.
Cream Cheese and Bacon Green Bean Casserole
Cream Cheese and Bacon Green Bean Casserole is an easy side dish recipe perfect for Thanksgiving or Christmas. This creamy green bean casserole is loaded with real bacon bits and topped with Ritz Crackers and French’s Fried Onions.
Au gratin potatoes become even more irresistible with the addition of bacon. This creamy, cheesy dish is a comforting side perfect for pairing with roasted meats.
Au Gratin Potatoes with Bacon
Au Gratin Potatoes with Bacon are a delicious steakhouse classic and the ultimate comfort food side dish. This easy recipe made with a creamy cheddar cheese sauce and crispy bacon is delicious paired alongside steak, chicken and a variety of other main dishes for a filling, hearty meal.
Twice-baked potatoes are loaded with savory goodness, featuring crispy bacon and gooey cheese in every bite. A classic side dish that’s always a winner!
Twice Baked Potatoes Recipe
This is the BEST Twice Baked Potato recipe! It’s the perfect side dish for any meal. Loaded with all the flavor to make it a show stopper.
These cauliflower tots are a creative way to sneak in veggies while still enjoying the rich flavors of cheddar and bacon. They’re crispy, cheesy, and totally addictive.
Bacon Cheddar Cauliflower Tots
Try these easy Bacon Cheddar Cauliflower Tots for a low carb, veggie packed side dish! These crispy tots are keto-friendly and have just 6 net carbs for 9 tots!
Roasted butternut squash gets a savory twist with the addition of bacon, creating a perfectly balanced side dish that’s great for fall gatherings.
Roasted Butternut Squash with Bacon
This roasted butternut squash with bacon recipe is a simple Fall side dish, made with 5 ingredients. It’s a delicious dish perfect for family gatherings.
This pasta salad combines the classic flavors of a BLT sandwich—bacon, lettuce, and tomato—into a refreshing and quick side that’s perfect for summer barbecues.
30 Minute BLT Pasta Salad
This BLT pasta salad is an easy lunch all summer long and a new favorite for backyard barbeques! It comes together in a snap (Yes, even with the bacon. I have a secret to share with you!), and manages to combine the familiar comfort of a BLT sandwich with a tangy balsamic dressing.
This salad combines creamy avocado, fresh spinach, and crispy bacon, topped with a sweet and tangy honey mustard dressing for a refreshing and satisfying side.
Avocado Bacon Spinach Salad
This gorgeous bacon avocado spinach salad recipe is loaded with fresh ingredients for the perfect summer salad! It has an irresistible homemade honey mustard dressing.
This side dish lets the earthy flavor of mushrooms shine, complemented by the smoky richness of bacon for a simple yet elegant addition to your meal.
Bacon Mushrooms
These bacon mushrooms prove that simple is delicious. It’s the ultimate side dish that is easy enough for a weeknight, yet delicious enough for entertaining!
Green beans are elevated with fresh mushrooms and crispy bacon, creating a versatile and flavorful side dish that works for any occasion.
Green Beans with Bacon and Fresh Mushrooms
Green Beans with Bacon and Fresh Mushrooms is VERY TASTY side dish idea and perfect for a quick weeknight dinner, or an amazing addition to your weekly food prep meals, but also impressive enough to make for your holiday guests.
This recipe brings bold flavors to your table with broccoli in a savory garlic sauce, perfectly balanced by crispy bacon. A great way to add a twist to your greens!
Asian Broccoli With Garlic Sauce & Bacon
Learn how to make Asian broccoli with garlic sauce & crispy bacon. flavourful, healthy, and budget-friendly!
Laura Bais is the owner of Julie's Cafe Bakery food blog. From a young age, she had a passion for cooking, and at the age of 13, she made her first meal. After finishing high school, she undergraduates in Cultural Studies at the University of Rijeka, and graduates in Journalism at the University of Zagreb. At that time she honed her cooking skills, but also worked in marketing. Since her love for cooking never faded, in 2021 she finally decided to share her recipes with the world. Laura turned her hobby into a career and loves every moment of it. Now she writes about common mistakes in the kitchen and how to avoid them, about adding twists to traditional meals, etc. Her love for trying new foods often leads her to visit restaurants and attempt to recreate the meals at home. She has been featured on F and B Recipes and BOXROX, to name a few.
