Warm Bacon Dressing
Elevate your salads and sides with this irresistibly rich and tangy Warm Bacon Dressing! Made with crispy, smoky bacon, savory sautéed shallots and garlic, and a perfectly balanced blend of apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, and honey, this homemade dressing is a flavor-packed addition to your meals. The rendered bacon grease serves as the base, creating an ultra-savory emulsion when whisked with olive oil for the ultimate velvety texture. Ready in just 20 minutes, this warm dressing is ideal for drizzling over fresh salad greens, roasted vegetables, or even potatoes for a hearty, gourmet twist. Perfect for bacon lovers, this quick and easy recipe is sure to impress at any gathering!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 slices Bacon
- 1 small, minced Shallot
- 1 clove, minced Garlic
- 3 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 2 teaspoons Honey
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Place the bacon slices in a skillet over medium heat. Cook until crispy and browned, about 6–8 minutes. Remove the bacon from the skillet and let it drain on a plate lined with paper towels, reserving the bacon grease in the pan.
Once the bacon has cooled, crumble it into small pieces and set aside.
In the same skillet with the bacon grease, add the minced shallot and garlic. Cook over medium heat for 1–2 minutes, stirring frequently, until softened and fragrant.
Lower the heat to medium-low, then whisk in the apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, and honey until well combined.
Slowly drizzle in the olive oil while whisking continuously to emulsify the dressing.
Season the dressing with salt and black pepper, tasting and adjusting as needed.
Add the crumbled bacon back into the skillet and stir to combine.
Serve the warm bacon dressing immediately over salad greens, roasted vegetables, or any dish of your choice.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
624 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 54.3 g | 70% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.4 g | 52% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 32 mg | 11% | |
| Sodium | 1251 mg | 54% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 20.5 g | 7% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.4 g | 5% | |
| Total Sugars | 14.9 g | ||
| Protein | 12.0 g | 24% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 32 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 1.3 mg | 7% | |
| Potassium | 315 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.
