This morning, one of the first things I read was New York Magazine's essay on why pumpkin is the new bacon. The author argued that just a few years ago, pumpkin was not a very popular ingredient. Now, though, it seems to be everywhere. In fact, it's "the new bacon" in terms of just how used (or, some may say, OVERused) it has become.
Well, although pumpkin-flavored everything may be everywhere this fall, there's one thing that I personally am craving: the combination of these two flavors! Seriously. If pumpkin is delicious and bacon is delicious, then what's better than these 5 Latin pumpkin AND bacon recipes? Absolutely nothing, that's what. Try them today!
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Pumpkin Bacon Waffles
Ingredients: 2 cups Baking Mix (such as Jiffy), 2 Eggs, 1/4 cup Milk, 1 1/2 cups Pumpkin Pie Mix, 1 tablespoon Honey, 1/4 teaspoon Nutmeg, 1 teaspoon Cinnamon, 2 tablespoons Oil, 8 slices Cooked Bacon (crumbled)
Get the full recipe directions from Foodista.com.
Pumpkin Soup with Bacon
Ingredients: 1/2 pound of bacon, 1 yellow onion, chopped, 1 clove of garlic, minced, 3 lb. of squash or pumpkin flesh (seeded, peeled and cubed), 5 Cups water, salt and freshly ground pepper, 2 Tablespoons fresh thyme leaves, 2 thick slices good bread, torn into small, rough pieces.
Get the full recipe directions from TheKitchn.com.
Chipotle Cheese Stuffed Pumpkin
Ingredients: One 3- to 4- pound pumpkin, Salt and black pepper to taste, 4 ounces French bread (cut into 1/2-inch cubes), 1/4 pound Gruyere (shredded, about 1 cup), 1/4 pound white cheddar (shredded, about 1 cup), 4 cloves garlic (minced), 1 or 2 chipotle chiles en adobo (diced, depending on how fiery you want it), 1/4 pound cooked bacon (crumbled), 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin, Small pinch of nutmeg, 1/2 cup heavy cream or half-and-half
Get the full recipe directions from Homesick Texan.
Pumpkin, Bacon & Goat Cheese Risotto
Ingredients: 4 cups low-sodium organic chicken broth (plus extra for moistening, as needed), 1 cup canned pure pumpkin, 4 slices applewood smoked bacon (chopped), 2 tablespoons butter, 1 leek (white and pale green part, thinly sliced), 2 teaspoons kosher salt, 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme, 1 1/2 cups Arborio rice or medium-grain white rice, 2/3 cup dry white wine (such as pinot grigio), 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan, 1/3 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, 1/4 teaspoon (generous) freshly grated nutmeg, 1 1/2 cup coarsely crumbled soft fresh goat cheese (about 6 ounces)
Get the full recipe directions from Food Network.
Pumpkin Caramel Bars with Bacon
Ingredients: 8 oz. bacon (diced), 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon table salt, 1-1/2 cups pumpkin puree, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, 1/2 cup packed brown sugar, 1 egg, 2 Tablespoons unsalted butter (melted), 1 teaspoon vanilla, 1/4 cup chopped, toasted pecans
Get the full recipe directions from Noble Pig.
