Entertaining a crowd this holiday season? Build a Holiday Bacon Bar!
The art print in the center of our kitchen wall says Bacon makes everything better.ย
Friends and family know how much I love, love, L-O-V-E bacon. I'm a bit of a bacon purist: I like high quality bacon, and don't think it needs to be dressed up, paraded around in costume, and made into something it's not. Bacon is perfect just as it is.
So this holiday season, I've come up with a way to combine two of my food & entertaining loves: bacon, and a food bar. I give you: the Holiday Bacon Bar!
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How to Create a Holiday Bacon Bar
I've partnered with Smithfield, who makes some amazing bacon varieties such as Peppered Brown Sugar, Sea Salt Caramel, and Caramelized Bourbon Bacon. At my grocery store, I picked up Smithfield Homestyle Bacon and a package of Smithfield Cherry Smoked Bacon.
Food
Here are some ideas for delicious items to include with your Holiday Bacon Bar:
- Breads: biscuits, muffins, cheesy flatbread crisps
- Sweets: caramel dipping sauce, brown sugar, melted chocolate
- Savory: orange fig jam, baconย salt
And serve any of these delicious brunch recipes:
- Corn Fritters
- Mocha Chocolate Chip Scones
- Baked Apple Cinnamon Donuts
- Best Buttermilk Biscuits
- Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins
Fun decor
Modern labels and tags canย help create a special, intimate party. Download theseย adorable chalkboard tags shown in these photos from theย Smithfield.com/BaconBarย website. There, you'll also find tablescape ideas andย recipes to make your holiday party even more special.
Recipes for a Bacon Bar
In addition to the items mentioned above, consider make one or two quick bacon dishes to round out your awesome Holiday Bacon Bar.
This Bacon Jam recipe hasย a great smoky flavorย to serve for special occasions, and is great to serve on biscuits, crostini, crackers, and top with a sprinkling of crumbled Smithfield bacon.
You can also add a playful touch to your Holiday Bacon Bar with theseย Peanut Butter & Bacon Jam Bites.
Jessica Naca says
We love the applewood smoked bacon but really we love them all! We like to switch up the flavors and get different ones!
Karen Hamberg says
The Cherrywood stack pack is our favorite.
Karen Hamberg says
You had me at bacon! My hubby makes the most amazing greens with bacon.
Marty says
The cherrywood sounds good; I don't think I've tried that. We made candy-covered bacon (chocolate dipped or cinnamon dipped) to take to a winter potluck a couple years ago and it went FAST.
Saundra Bowers says
I`d like the cherrywood smoked.
Lauren says
I want to try the Cherrywood Smoked bacon.
Laura says
Applewood smoked please!
Jenni says
Thick cut cherrywood would likely be my jam.
Lily says
Cherrywood smoked sounds like the most heavenly flavor out there!
Melissa Storms says
I have not tried Smithfiields Sea Slat flavored bacon yet, but it sounds delicious. I love and buy their center cut bacon mostly and it is really good.
Tiffany Cardenas says
I would enjoy the uncured bacon
Annamarie V says
I would like the cherrywood smoked.
Melissa Kaylene says
Ummm.....can I say all of them?? Smithfield has some dang good bacon. ;)
Jada Durden says
I love the cherrywood
Holly says
I'd love the Cherrywood Smoked