Caitlin Bensel; Food Styling: Torie Cox

Bacon for breakfast is always a good idea.

The salty, savory bite just brings something special tothe breakfast table.

It adds character to casseroles, color to quiches, and bold flavor tobig-batch breakfasts.

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This weekend, whip up a special breakfast with these signature recipes featuring one of our most-used ingredients.

You’ll only need 25 minutes to throw it together for an easy and filling breakfast.

We spread some jalapeno jelly on the bread for a little extra heat.

Swiss Chard-and-Bacon Grits Quiche prepared and on a platter to serve

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Bacon is a part of every step of this process, from the cake batter to the glaze.

Bacon Pancakes

Can you really call it breakfast if there isn’t astack of pancakes?

This recipe takes two beloved breakfast staples and combines them into one fluffy, savory bite.

Southern Living Bacon Egg and Cheese Sandwich on a plate to serve

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Roasted Tomato Quiche

Really celebrate your garden with our roasted tomato quiche.

It only takes four eggs to make this flavorful breakfast staple.

Orange juice, bacon, and grits all combine to make something that is the perfect bite every time.

Millionaire Bacon

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These soft, mixed-just-to-perfection scones are a recipe that’s ripe for riffs and additions.

This crustless quiche is impressive, utterly delicious, and can be assembled up to two days in advance.

We use a refrigerated pie crust to make this process just as simple as they come.

Southern Living Maple Bacon Bundt Cake on a platter to serve with a slice cut out and extra topping

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Covered in eggs, cheese, and bacon it’s a surefire morning win with kids of all ages.

Our deep-dish loaded hash brown casserole is sure to solve any craving you may have.

Mix it up with your favorite ingredients, but we had to include bacon in our version.

Bacon Pancakes

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Roasted Tomato Quiche

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Southern Living Deviled Grits in the casserole dish to serve

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The Ultimate Fried Egg Sandwich with BBQ Bacon

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Bacon Cheddar Scones

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Bacon-and-Cheddar Grits Quiche

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Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole in a casserole dish and a scoop on a blue plate

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Deep-Dish Loaded Hash Brown Casserole

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Sweet-and-Spicy Sheet Pan Bacon Recipe

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Bacon-Hash Brown Quiche

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