I’ve shared this little tip once before in the middle of a recipe.
But, I think it deserves it’s own post for those who might have missed it.. 🙂
Bacon!
We really don’t eat much bacon (or pork) around here. And when I do buy bacon for our occasional BLT’s, I buy the uncured kind. No added nitrates. Sans preservatives. It makes me feel better.
But…….
….sometimes you just need a little bacon.
For a dip to take to a party.
Or a baked potato.
Or a salad.
Or a recipe.
I find lots of yummy looking recipes that call for two strips of bacon or some silly small amount like that.
I hate to buy a whole big package of bacon (the uncured is kind is about 6 bucks for 12 oz!) just for a few pieces.
Plus I hate the smell of bacon in the house (unless I am eating it) So, I hate to cook just a few pieces just for a dip or potato.
Enter the salad bar.
This little baby cost me just 63 cents! And it had over 1/2 a cup of bacon bits.
How great is that?
So, if you’re ever in need of just a little bacon for a recipe or a party…..Don’t over look the salad bar at the grocery store. They usually charge by weight. And cooked bacon is LIGHT! (Although, it won’t make you light – haha)
Ideally I would like to buy a package of the uncured kind, cook it, crumble it and keep it in the freezer for the times when I just need a little. But, I’ve never gotten around to thinking that far ahead yet!
SUPER tip! now to find a grocery store with the salad bar option…
Great tip! Bacon bits add yummy flavor and crunch to our meals without the full load of “bad bacon baggage.”
This is such a great idea! Bacon bits are the perfect touch to so many recipes!! We loved having you link up to our “Strut Your Stuff Saturday.” We hope you’ll be back with more great recipes! -The Sisters