Bacon Drippings

Though bacon is excellent on its own, we often forget about the extremely versatile drippings it leaves behind. Instead of discarding your bacon drippings, save them or use them immediately to enhance your favorite dishes. We have included our favorite ways to use bacon drippings below.

Instead of butter or oil, use bacon drippings to:

Grill grilled cheese

Saute veggies

Soften onions for a soup

Bake potatoes

Bake crackers

Gravy base