Best 6 California Dreaming Hot Bacon Dressing Recipes

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Are you looking for a tangy and flavorful hot bacon dressing to elevate your salads, sandwiches, or roasted vegetables? Look no further than California Dreaming Hot Bacon Dressing. Originating from the vibrant culinary culture of California, this dressing is a delightful blend of savory bacon, tangy vinegar, and a touch of sweetness. With its unique combination of flavors, California Dreaming Hot Bacon Dressing is sure to add a burst of flavor to your favorite dishes. In this article, we will guide you through the process of creating the perfect California Dreaming Hot Bacon Dressing, providing you with step-by-step instructions and helpful tips to ensure a delicious and memorable culinary experience.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

HOT BACON DRESSING



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This is a recipe that my great grandmother made. You can serve this over cucumbers, cabbage or dandelion greens.

Provided by Mary

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Salad Dressing Recipes

Time 28m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 6

8 slices bacon
1 ½ cups white sugar
3 teaspoons cornstarch
½ teaspoon salt
¼ cup water
½ cup white vinegar

Steps:

  • Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Drain, crumble and set aside.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the sugar, cornstarch and salt, and slowly pour in water and vinegar, whisking constantly.
  • In a medium skillet, add the crumbled bacon and pour the vinegar mixture over it. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 277.5 calories, Carbohydrate 38.6 g, Cholesterol 19 mg, Fat 12.6 g, Protein 3.3 g, SaturatedFat 4.2 g, Sodium 378.7 mg, Sugar 37.5 g

WARM BACON DRESSING



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Try this basic sweet and tart bacon dressing for spinach salads, iceberg wedges, or drizzled over vegetables like asparagus or green beans.

Provided by Diana Rattray

Categories     Salad     Sauce

Time 20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 slices bacon
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1/3 cup vinegar , red wine or apple cider
1 tablespoon water
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1 dash of salt

Steps:

  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 75 kcal, Carbohydrate 12 g, Cholesterol 6 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 124 mg, Sugar 11 g, Fat 2 g, ServingSize 1 jar (6 servings), UnsaturatedFat 0 g

HOT BACON-MUSTARD DRESSING



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"For thick sweet and tangy dressing that's irresistible, try this recipe," urges Joyce Turley of Slaughters, Kentucky.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 15m

Yield about 2 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 bacon strips, diced
2 cups honey-Dijon mustard
1/2 cup sugar
1/3 cup orange juice
1 tablespoon cider or red wine vinegar
1/4 teaspoon ground mustard
1/4 cup honey
Torn salad greens or fresh spinach

Steps:

  • In a skillet, cook bacon until crisp. Drain, reserving 3 tablespoons drippings; set bacon aside. To the drippings, add Dijon mustard, sugar, orange juice, vinegar and ground mustard; bring to a boil. Stir in honey and bacon. Serve warm over salad greens or spinach. Refrigerate leftovers; reheat before serving.

Nutrition Facts :

CREAMY BACON SALAD DRESSING



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Bits of crumbled bacon add texture to this salad. With a maynonnaise and vinegar base, this thick, slightly tangy blend coats tossed greens or spinach nicely.-DeEtta Rasmussen, Fort Madison, Iowa

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 5m

Yield 8 servings (3/4 cup dressing).

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
2 tablespoons light corn syrup
1/8 teaspoon salt
4 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
6 cups torn mixed salad greens

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, whisk mayonnaise, vinegar, corn syrup and salt until smooth. Stir in bacon and onion. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Serve over salad greens.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 141 calories, Fat 13g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 179mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

HOT BACON DRESSING



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A classic dressing for spinach salad, but it's also wonderful on other veggies like fresh green beans. Even the avowed green bean hater in the family tried them with this dressing and went back for seconds!

Provided by CCinSC

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 30m

Yield 1 1/2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 9

6 slices bacon, diced
1/2 cup finely chopped yellow onion (sweet onions work well)
vegetable oil
2 teaspoons cornstarch, mixed with
2 teaspoons water
1/2 cup white vinegar
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup sugar
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Fry bacon until crisp.
  • Remove bacon from pan leaving fat.
  • Set bacon aside.
  • Add onion to bacon fat in pan and cook 5 minutes until onion is soft.
  • Remove onion from pan leaving fat.
  • Set onion aside with bacon.
  • Pour bacon fat into measuring cup and add enough vegetable oil to equal 1/2 cup.
  • Add fat/oil to cornstarch mixture and set aside.
  • Combine vinegar, water, sugar, salt and pepper in small saucepan and heat to a boil.
  • Add cornstarch mixture and cook until thickened about 1-2 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and add bacon and onion.
  • Serve while warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 327.2, Fat 14.5, SaturatedFat 4.8, Cholesterol 21.8, Sodium 275.9, Carbohydrate 42.5, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 35.9, Protein 4.3

BENNIGAN'S HOT BACON DRESSING



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This is one reason to go to Bennigan's if you are a bacon fan. Dressing can't get any better than this.

Provided by Starfire aka Wendy

Categories     Sauces

Time 10m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/4 lb red onion, dice fine
2 cups water
1/2 cup honey
1/2 cup red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 tablespoon Tabasco sauce (optional)

Steps:

  • Place the bacon grease in a saucepan over medium high heat.
  • Add the onions and saute until the onions start to blacken. While the onions are caramelizing, in a mixing bowl place the water, honey, pepper sauce, and red wine vinegar.
  • Using a wire whisk, mix the ingredients well.
  • Add the cornstarch and whisk well. After the onions have caramelized, add the Dijon mustard to the onions and stir together with a rubber spatula.
  • Add the water, vinegar, pepper sauce, honey and cornstarch to the mustard and onions and mix.
  • Continue stirring until mix thickens and comes to a boil.
  • Remove from heat and store in refrigerator until needed.
  • To reheat use a double boiler.

Tips:

  • Always use thick-cut bacon for the best flavor and texture.
  • Render the bacon slowly over medium heat to prevent burning.
  • Use a large skillet to ensure that the bacon has enough room to cook evenly.
  • Stir the bacon occasionally to prevent it from sticking to the pan.
  • Once the bacon is cooked, remove it from the pan and drain it on paper towels.
  • Reserve the bacon drippings for making the dressing.
  • Use a whisk to combine the dressing ingredients until they are well blended.
  • Season the dressing to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to coat.
  • Serve the salad immediately.

Conclusion:

Hot bacon dressing is a delicious and versatile condiment that can be used on a variety of salads. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Whether you like it tangy, sweet, or spicy, there is a hot bacon dressing recipe out there for you. So next time you are looking for a new way to dress up your salad, give hot bacon dressing a try. You won't be disappointed!

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