The 12 Best Ways to Cook Bacon

If you prefer something richer and more indulgent, try this pasta dish instead. It may take a bit longer to prepare, but you won't be sorry when you're savoring the sweet, tangy and smoky symphony of spaghetti with bacon, caramelized onions and goat cheese.

Brown sugar and bacon beer waffles let you enjoy some of the best things in life. Sweet and savory, nutty and imbued with a surprisingly new depth of flavor from the beer, these waffles make a breakfast to remember.

Perk up your favorite breakfast side dish by making baked brown sugar bacon in your oven. In about 20 minutes, you'll enjoy the delicately salty and deliciously sweet bite of this crispy mouthwatering bacon upgrade. Best of all, cleanup is a breeze.

You've relished them separately; now it's time to try them together. Bacon pancakes combine two breakfast staples into one delightful meal that's both crispy and fluffy. Make prep even easier on yourself with the recipe's guide for baking one huge bacon pancake in the oven.

Bacon corn chowder is a sweet way to begin the sad farewell to summer and burrow into autumn's cozy welcome. This late summer comfort food cooks up in just 35 minutes. You can use frozen corn if needed, and it'll be just as tasty and creamy.

Add extra flavor and moisture to a tender and lean filet mignon by using a 19th-century French technique called, barding. Bacon-wrapped filet mignon is more refined than it sounds, and it's a cinch to pull off. Try it with applewood smoked bacon.

Bacon cheddar biscuits make a fantastic side dish. Rich and satisfying, fluffy and buttery, this biscuit even makes a hearty snack all on its own for any time of the day.

There's a reason why broccoli bacon raisin salad is a classic staple of picnics, potlucks and outdoor cookouts. You won't have to trick anyone into eating their broccoli with this dish! A simple and creamy dressing of mayo, vinegar and sugar coat each element of this crunchy raw salad. Put the bacon in a separate bowl as an add-in to accommodate your vegetarian guests.

The Los Angeles Danger Dog and the Arizona Sonoran Dog are bacon-wrapped versions of an all-around favorite. Try out one -- or all -- of these 9 regional hot dogs for your next cookout for something unique and delectable. Not all of these dogs are bacon-wrapped, but that can be easily remedied.

Firing up the grill this weekend? Add steak and bacon shish kebabs to the menu. Skewer some marinated steak, veggies and bacon on a stick for an easy and portable meal. The steak flavor is best when marinated overnight, so make sure to plan ahead.