https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Mon, 13 Apr 2026 11:52:01 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/im-getting-a-25-lb-box-of-bacon-tonight-what-do-i-do#post-2767688 Mon, 14 Aug 2017 15:10:56 +0000 mediagirl 2767688@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would take a pound of it and chop it up to small, bite sized pieces. I use those to cook veggies in sometimes. Or any time I need a little bacon flavoring for cooking. It cooks fast and crunchy. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/im-getting-a-25-lb-box-of-bacon-tonight-what-do-i-do#post-2767596 Mon, 14 Aug 2017 11:14:53 +0000 pinkcupcake 2767596@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>One of my easiest, go to meals - cook bacon in a pan. Use the delicious bacon grease to then sauté mushrooms, garlic, onions, asparagus. Add a bunch of kale at the end to wilt. Toss with pasta. Sprinkle Parmesan. Too dry? Add some pasta water. </p> <p>Super versatile - you can throw in any veggies you have lying around and the bacon grease just makes it 1000000x better. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/im-getting-a-25-lb-box-of-bacon-tonight-what-do-i-do#post-2767555 Mon, 14 Aug 2017 09:54:43 +0000 looch 2767555@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@youboots: Interesting, I didn't know a thing about that popper dip, but it sounds good! I might have to investigate further. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/im-getting-a-25-lb-box-of-bacon-tonight-what-do-i-do#post-2767548 Mon, 14 Aug 2017 09:43:53 +0000 youboots 2767548@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@looch: bacon wrapped lil smokies with brown sugar and jalapeño popper dip. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/im-getting-a-25-lb-box-of-bacon-tonight-what-do-i-do#post-2767513 Mon, 14 Aug 2017 08:05:01 +0000 T.H.O.U. 2767513@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@youboots: So jealous again! I'm doing the Keto diet right now so going through some bacon! </p> <p>I recently did some bacon, pesto shrimp that was good! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/im-getting-a-25-lb-box-of-bacon-tonight-what-do-i-do#post-2767511 Mon, 14 Aug 2017 08:03:09 +0000 looch 2767511@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@youboots: Out of curiosity, what were the greatest hits from the last box? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/im-getting-a-25-lb-box-of-bacon-tonight-what-do-i-do#post-2767464 Sun, 13 Aug 2017 22:21:28 +0000 PinkElephant 2767464@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@youboots: The other day Facebook showed me something about bacon cannoli....I'm not sure if it sounds awful or amazing, but I'm leaning toward amazing :) If I had 25 lbs of bacon to play with, I'd probably be tempted to experiment! </p> <p>I'm sorry I didn't save the recipe, but Google is yielding a few different recipes to check out. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/im-getting-a-25-lb-box-of-bacon-tonight-what-do-i-do#post-2767378 Sun, 13 Aug 2017 10:22:53 +0000 youboots 2767378@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Bump- I got a new box of bacon. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/im-getting-a-25-lb-box-of-bacon-tonight-what-do-i-do#post-2704740 Wed, 01 Mar 2017 21:15:58 +0000 jape14 2704740@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We do a breakfast hash for a spin on breakfast for dinner (actually just had it tonight) -- cubed sweet potato, bell pepper, onion sauteed in bacon grease until really crispy. Then add the crumbled bacon back and serve with over-easy eggs. So delicious and easy! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/im-getting-a-25-lb-box-of-bacon-tonight-what-do-i-do#post-2704700 Wed, 01 Mar 2017 19:17:14 +0000 MrsSRS 2704700@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>A big salad with tomato, avocado, bacon, and a soft boiled egg. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/im-getting-a-25-lb-box-of-bacon-tonight-what-do-i-do#post-2704677 Wed, 01 Mar 2017 17:36:53 +0000 PinkElephant 2704677@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Devils on horseback! Pitted dates stuffed with goat cheese (bonus points if it's honey or truffle goat cheese) wrapped in bacon, baked in the oven until bacon is your desired crispiness,</p> <p>So not healthy, but such a delicious party appetizer or salad topper! :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/im-getting-a-25-lb-box-of-bacon-tonight-what-do-i-do#post-2704674 Wed, 01 Mar 2017 17:30:45 +0000 LindsayLou 2704674@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Also, Cobb salad with bacon, avocado, carrots, radishes, mushrooms, and dressing sounds delicious. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/im-getting-a-25-lb-box-of-bacon-tonight-what-do-i-do#post-2704673 Wed, 01 Mar 2017 17:28:43 +0000 LindsayLou 2704673@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We made homemade mac and cheese earlier this week. I also love quiche, or any sort of baked egg dish, with bacon and sautéed veggies. I also have a recipe for pasta with rosemary, carmelized onions, and bleu cheese that I think would be fantastic with bacon. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/im-getting-a-25-lb-box-of-bacon-tonight-what-do-i-do#post-2704650 Wed, 01 Mar 2017 16:38:37 +0000 Chuckles 2704650@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>carbonara for sure! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/im-getting-a-25-lb-box-of-bacon-tonight-what-do-i-do#post-2704648 Wed, 01 Mar 2017 16:37:38 +0000 T.H.O.U. 2704648@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Also if you make extra plain bacon you can store it in the fridge for a while. Make a small tupperwear of crumbled bacon for toppings on salads or to add to eggs later. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/im-getting-a-25-lb-box-of-bacon-tonight-what-do-i-do#post-2704641 Wed, 01 Mar 2017 16:34:46 +0000 Rocker2014 2704641@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Breakfast for dinner - make eggs, pancakes, etc. to go with it. I love strips of fresh bacon! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/im-getting-a-25-lb-box-of-bacon-tonight-what-do-i-do#post-2704637 Wed, 01 Mar 2017 16:31:30 +0000 Mrs. Pickles 2704637@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>bacon wrapped green beans, or asparagus<br /> breakfast for dinner, bacon and eggs<br /> or if you want to be super decadent: </p> <p>pound a chicken breast thinly<br /> de-seed a jalapeno<br /> stuff jalapeno with cream cheese mixed with cheddar<br /> wrap thin chicken breast around jalapeno<br /> wrap in bacon<br /> then bake in the oven 400 for 20 min, then baste with BBQ sauce and cook at 375 for about 10-15 min more </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/im-getting-a-25-lb-box-of-bacon-tonight-what-do-i-do#post-2704633 Wed, 01 Mar 2017 16:28:47 +0000 meadow 2704633@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Bacon wrapped pork tenderloin.....</p> <p><a href="http://www.kraftrecipes.com/recipes/bacon-wrapped-pork-tenderloin-128149.aspx" rel="nofollow">http://www.kraftrecipes.com/recipes/bacon-wrapped-pork-tenderloin-128149.aspx</a></p> <p>Always a hit when I make it. :happy: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/im-getting-a-25-lb-box-of-bacon-tonight-what-do-i-do#post-2704630 Wed, 01 Mar 2017 16:25:43 +0000 catgirl 2704630@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Candied bacon chocolate chip cookies! </p> <p><a href="http://www.tablespoon.com/recipes/candied-bacon-chocolate-chip-cookies/863602d6-1a8e-401c-88a1-3d480f71feee" rel="nofollow">http://www.tablespoon.com/recipes/candied-bacon-chocolate-chip-cookies/863602d6-1a8e-401c-88a1-3d480f71feee</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/im-getting-a-25-lb-box-of-bacon-tonight-what-do-i-do#post-2704629 Wed, 01 Mar 2017 16:25:08 +0000 codeitall 2704629@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Bacon salt. I steal some every time I go home. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/im-getting-a-25-lb-box-of-bacon-tonight-what-do-i-do#post-2704627 Wed, 01 Mar 2017 16:23:07 +0000 T.H.O.U. 2704627@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@youboots: </p> <p>Chicken and Bacon Pasta with Spinach and Tomatoes in Garlic Cream Sauce<br /> INGREDIENTS<br /> 2 tablespoons olive oil<br /> 1 pound chicken (chicken breast or tenders)<br /> 1 teaspoon paprika<br /> 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning (thyme, oregano, basil - combined)<br /> 5 medium tomatoes, chopped in large cubes<br /> 1 cup cooked spinach<br /> 5 garlic cloves, minced<br /> 1/4 (maximum 1/2 teaspoon) crushed red pepper flakes<br /> 6 bacon strips, COOKED, DRAINED OF FAT, AND CHOPPED<br /> 1 and 1/3 cups half and half<br /> 1 and 1/3 cups Parmesan cheese, shredded<br /> 10 oz penne pasta<br /> 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated, for serving<br /> INSTRUCTIONS<br /> 1. In a large skillet, on high heat, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil until hot. Add chicken and cook on one side on high heat for 1 minute. While it cooks, sprinkle the uncooked sides of the chicken with paprika and Italian seasoning. Flip the chicken over, and cook on the other side for 1 minute on high heat. Reduce heat to medium, flip chicken over again and cook, covered, for several minutes until no longer pink in the center. Remove chicken from the pan and keep chicken warm.<br /> 2. To the same pan (but without chicken), add chopped tomatoes, spinach, garlic, crushed red pepper, 1/3 of the chicken (sliced into small strips) and half the bacon (already cooked and drained of fat). Mix everything.<br /> 3. Add half and half and bring to boil. Only after half and half starts boiling, add grated Parmesan cheese - immediately reduce to simmer and stir, while simmering, until the cheese melts and makes the sauce creamy, only about 1 minute (at most 2 minutes). Then, immediately remove from heat. Season with more crushed red pepper and salt, if needed.<br /> 4. In the mean time bring a large pot of water to boil, add pasta and cook it according to instructions. Drain the pasta, rinse with cold water and drain again.<br /> 5. Add pasta to the skillet with the sauce. Add remaining half of bacon (cooked and drained of fat). Season with more salt if necessary. Slice the remaining 2/3 of chicken into thin strips. To serve, top the pasta with chicken strips and grated Parmesan cheese </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/im-getting-a-25-lb-box-of-bacon-tonight-what-do-i-do#post-2704625 Wed, 01 Mar 2017 16:21:11 +0000 youboots 2704625@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@PawPrints: that's a good idea since I'll have ground beef too. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/im-getting-a-25-lb-box-of-bacon-tonight-what-do-i-do#post-2704624 Wed, 01 Mar 2017 16:20:39 +0000 youboots 2704624@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@littlejoy: I made bacon jam in the slow cooker- it was not something we had a lot of use for since we don't keep much bread on the house.</p> <p>Sadly- I don't eat chicken. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/im-getting-a-25-lb-box-of-bacon-tonight-what-do-i-do#post-2704622 Wed, 01 Mar 2017 16:19:15 +0000 PawPrints 2704622@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I make a leek-potato soup that is supposed to be made with bacon. That probably won't get you through very much of it though. </p> <p>The internet has lots of ideas though:<br /> <a href="https://bigoven-res.cloudinary.com/image/upload/smoked-bacon-wrappped-meat-loaf.jpg" rel="nofollow">https://bigoven-res.cloudinary.com/image/upload/smoked-bacon-wrappped-meat-loaf.jpg</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/im-getting-a-25-lb-box-of-bacon-tonight-what-do-i-do#post-2704620 Wed, 01 Mar 2017 16:19:03 +0000 youboots 2704620@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@littlejoy: ha. You are the reason I don't post alllll the food photos. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/im-getting-a-25-lb-box-of-bacon-tonight-what-do-i-do#post-2704619 Wed, 01 Mar 2017 16:18:46 +0000 littlejoy 2704619@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Not that I've ever had it, but I've been very curious about bacon jam ... also, Carls Jr. (lol) has a new bacon butter, which I'm guessing is pretty epic. </p> <p>When I ate meat, I liked grilled chicken + a cheddar sauce + bacon. </p> <p>You could crisp a bunch up and make bacon bits for salads &amp; T. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/im-getting-a-25-lb-box-of-bacon-tonight-what-do-i-do#post-2704617 Wed, 01 Mar 2017 16:17:19 +0000 littlejoy 2704617@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Hold a vigil for the pig. ;) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/im-getting-a-25-lb-box-of-bacon-tonight-what-do-i-do#post-2704612 Wed, 01 Mar 2017 16:08:09 +0000 youboots 2704612@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@T.H.O.U.: mmmmmm bacon sauce. Or I could make cabranora. Or bacon wrapped meatballs. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/im-getting-a-25-lb-box-of-bacon-tonight-what-do-i-do#post-2704608 Wed, 01 Mar 2017 16:02:36 +0000 T.H.O.U. 2704608@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yum. I can try to find it but I did a great spinach and chicken with a creamy bacon sauce that was awesome. Over pasta or rice. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/im-getting-a-25-lb-box-of-bacon-tonight-what-do-i-do#post-2704605 Wed, 01 Mar 2017 16:00:29 +0000 youboots 2704605@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm going to portion and freeze most of it but what can I make tonight for dinner while it's fresh? It can't be a sandwich since we don't have bread but we do have tortillas. I'm also getting 10 lbs of ground beef- to make into seasoned cooked taco meat.</p> <p>Any favorite bacon recipes for the future? </p>