Bacon Swiss Pork Chops

Juicy pork chops topped with bacon and cheese. This 5 ingredient Bacon Swiss Pork Chops recipe is quick, easy, low carb, and an instant family favorite! Thank you The Gracious Wife

6 bone-in pork chops
Salt and pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
2-4 garlic cloves minced
9 bacon strips uncooked, cut in half
1 cup shredded Swiss cheese

• Season pork chops with salt and pepper. Set aside.
• In a small mixing bowl, combine olive oil and minced garlic.
• Brush oil and garlic over pork chops with a pastry brush.
• Place 3 half strips of bacon on each pork chop.
• Bake at 425° for about 12-15 minutes, or until fully cooked (internal temperature reads 145°F).
• Remove pork chops from the oven and sprinkle cheese on immediately to melt. 
• Let rest for 3 minutes before serving.
• Serve warm.

Chicken Bacon Ranch Grilled Cheese

Chicken..bacon..cheese and ranch dressing. Whats not to love? Thank you Fork Vs Spoon

2 Slices thick cut crusty bread.
3 Slices Bacon, cut in half so you have 6 pieces of bacon
2-3 Tablespoons Ranch Dressing
2 Tablespoons Butter
3-4oz. Leftover Roasted Chicken, thinly sliced
1-2oz. Extra Sharp Cheddar, thinly sliced
Extra Ranch Dressing for dipping – if you are like me and LOVE ranch.

• Cook bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy. 
• Transfer bacon to a papertowel lined plate (to drain excess grease) and drain off grease. 
• If you do not have a panini press (join the club!), use a skillet to make the grilled cheese.
• Butter one side of each slice of bread.
• Take one slice of bread, butter side down and slather the other side of the bread with 1 tablespoon of ranch dressing 
• Place half of the cheese on top of the ranch. 
• Layer on chicken and bacon. 
• Top with remaining cheddar cheese.
• Slather remaining slice of bread with remaining ranch dressing 
• Place atop the cheese, ranch side down, butter side up.
• Place sandwich on panini press and cook until bread is golden brown and cheese is melty.. or..
• If you do not have a panini press, place non-stick skillet over medium heat. 
• Transfer sandwich to skillet and cook until bread becomes golden brown and the cheese begins to melt. 
• Carefully flip sandwich and cook the other side of the sandwich until golden brown. 
• You may need to place a heavy pan atop the sandwich when you are grilling it 
• It will smash it down a bit and helps stick it all together.
• Remove from skillet, slice in half, and enjoy immediately.

Breezy Brunch Skillet

Serve up this Breezy Brunch Skillet to get a chilly morning off to a great start. Thank you The Gooseberry Patch

6 slices bacon, diced
6 c. frozen diced potatoes
3/4 c. green pepper, chopped
1/2 c. onion, chopped
1 t. salt
1/4 t. pepper
6 eggs
1/2 c. shredded Cheddar cheese

• In a large skillet over medium heat, cook bacon until crisp. 
• Drain and set aside, reserving 2 T. drippings. 
• In the same skillet, add potatoes, green pepper, onion, salt and pepper to drippings. 
• Cook and stir for 2 minutes. 
• Cover and cook for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until potatoes are golden and tender. 
• With a spoon, make 6 wells in potato mixture. 
• Crack one egg into each well, taking care not to break the yolks. 
• Cover and cook on low heat for 8 to 10 minutes, until eggs are completely set. 
• Sprinkle with cheese and bacon. 

Crispy Bacon & Brie Grilled Cheese Sandwich with Caramelized Onions

There's just something about a grilled cheese sandwich....add bacon and onions and its a triple winner. Thank you Simply Delicious Food

Caramelized Onions

3 large onions, sliced
2 tablespoons olive oil
½ teaspoon salt
4 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar

For the sandwich
250g bacon, cooked until crisp
100g brie cheese, sliced
4-6 slices bread of your choice

• To make the caramelized onions, heat a large frying pan over medium heat 
• Sauté the onions in the olive oil with the salt until soft and golden. 
• Add the sugar and vinegar and allow to caramelize. 
• Set aside.
• To make the sandwich, butter the bread on both sides then top with the onions, brie cheese and bacon.
• Grill in a hot pan/sandwich press until golden brown and heated through.
• Serve immediately.

Broccoli Cashew Salad

This Broccoli Cashew Salad is incredible! The cashews inside give such a yummy crunch to this flavourful salad! Adapted from All Recipes

1 pound bacon
1 cup mayonnaise
2 teaspoons cider vinegar
½ cup white sugar
2 pounds fresh broccoli, cut into florets
½ cup raisins
1 cup roasted cashews
¼ red onion, finely chopped

• Cook and crumble the bacon. 
• Set aside. 
• In a large mixing bowl, combine mayonnaise, cider vinegar, and sugar. 
• Whisk together until sugar is dissolved.
• Add the broccoli, bacon, and cashews. 
• Mix together until the salad is coated well in the mayonnaise mixture. 
• Chill for 2 hours and let stand for 15 minutes before serving.

Bacon, Sausage & Cheddar Quiche

Bacon, sausage and cheese....what else need I say..Thank you Real Housemoms

1 uncooked pie crust for a 9 inch pie
8 slices of bacon
2 tbsp butter
1 large onion, sliced
½ c sausage crumbles, cooked
8 eggs
½ c heavy cream
1 c milk
1 tsp salt
1 tsp pepper
1 tsp mustard powder
2 c sharp cheddar cheese

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees
• Cook the bacon until just before crispy
• While bacon is cooking melt butter in a large saucepan and add the onion
• Allow to cook until a dark golden brown, stirring occasionally
• Remove from heat and allow to cool
• Whisk eggs, cream, and milk together until fluffy
• Add in salt, pepper and mustard powder
• Stir in the bacon, sausage, onion and cheese
• Press the crust into a tart pan or a deep dish pie pan
• Pour the egg mixture into the pie crust and place onto a baking dish
• Loosely cover with foil and place in the oven
• Bake for 40 min
• Remove the foil and bake for another 10 to 15 min until crust is golden
• Remove and allow to cool for 5 to 10 min