Hot Bacon Dressing
Transform your salads into showstoppers with this rich and tangy Hot Bacon Dressing, a perfect blend of savory and sweet flavors. Made with crispy bacon, sautéed red onions, tangy white vinegar, and a touch of Dijon mustard and sugar, this warm dressing creates an irresistible balance of smoky, zesty, and slightly sweet notes. Crafted in just 15 minutes using simple pantry staples, the recipe incorporates the bacon drippings for an extra layer of decadence. Drizzle it over spinach salads, fresh greens, or even roasted vegetables to elevate any dish with its bold, comforting flavors. Ideal for those seeking a quick yet impressive way to enhance their meals, this Hot Bacon Dressing is sure to become a mealtime favorite. Perfect for keyword searches like “homemade bacon dressing,” “warm salad dressing recipe,” or “easy gourmet dressings.”
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 slices bacon
- 0.25 cups red onion
- 0.25 cups white vinegar
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons water
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
Instructions
Place the bacon slices in a medium skillet over medium heat. Cook until crispy, flipping occasionally, about 6–8 minutes.
Remove the cooked bacon from the skillet and place it on a plate lined with paper towels to drain. Crumble the bacon into small pieces once it is cool enough to handle. Reserve 3 tablespoons of the bacon grease in the skillet.
In the same skillet with the reserved bacon grease, add the finely diced red onion. Cook over medium heat for 2–3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onion softens and becomes fragrant.
Stir in the white vinegar, granulated sugar, Dijon mustard, and water. Whisk to combine, dissolving the sugar completely.
Simmer the mixture for 2–3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it slightly thickens.
Add the crumbled bacon back to the skillet and stir to combine. Season with salt and black pepper, adjusting to taste.
Remove the skillet from heat and allow the dressing to cool slightly. Serve warm over spinach salads, fresh greens, or roasted vegetables.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
358 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 17.9 g | 23% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.8 g | 29% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 48 mg | 16% | |
| Sodium | 2105 mg | 92% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 30.0 g | 11% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.8 g | 3% | |
| Total Sugars | 26.7 g | ||
| Protein | 16.8 g | 34% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 23 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 0.7 mg | 4% | |
| Potassium | 349 mg | 7% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
