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Last Updated on December 8, 2023

Making homemade bacon bits is actually a simple process! Who knew that with just a few easy ingredients, you can have perfectly cooked and crumbled bacon in a short amount of time. Everyone in my family agrees that homemade bacon crumbles are better than any product that you’re going to buy at the store!

Just remember and pay attention to the serving size if you’re following a strict per serving diet or calorie count. It’s easy to load up on bacon bits and go overboard when they’re this good!

Is it cheaper to make your own bacon bits?

This all just depends on the price of the meat at the store. If stock is low or in high demand, making your own bacon bits may actually end up costing you more money.

However, it’s not always the price that you have to consider. The taste should be a big driving factor as well and we all know that real bacon bits made at home are going to taste better every single time.

Are bacon bits already cooked?

Yes, this recipe is making bacon bits that are cooked and ready to add to other food items. If you’re buying bacon bits at the store, they’re going to be cooked and ready to eat as well.

Are real bacon bits healthy?

Since they’re made with bacon, they are going to have a higher fat and sodium content so that is something to think about.

They are gluten free, which is wonderful, and they’re great for an extra dose of protein and flavor to add to dishes.

If you’re watching your salt intake, you do need to find out how much sodium the bacon bits contain.

Bacon bits are also good for someone who is looking to cut their carbohydrates as well!

Do bacon bits taste like bacon?

They do. They’re like little pieces of bacon that are perfectly crumbled and ready to be enjoyed. Many people love using bacon bits because it’s perfect for a simple ingredient that can add great flavors.

What foods do you add bacon bits to?

You can literally add real bacon bits to just about anything. Some favorites are:

• baked potatoes/baked potato
• salad (all types of salads work!) with a homemade Balsamic Vinaigrette
• soup
• breakfast eggs or hashbrowns

And those are just a few. No matter what you’re cooking, you may find that added bacon bits adds the perfect flavor.

Are bacon bits gluten free?

If you’re making the bacon bits at home, then yes- real bacon bits are going to be gluten free. If you’re buying them from the store, then you need to make sure that you read the ingredients to make sure that it doesn’t contain gluten.

What is the difference between bacon bits and bacon pieces?

Bacon bits are tiny pieces of real bacon that are typically sprinkled on food items to add flavor. They can help to enhance a recipe and are small in size.

Bacon pieces are made from real bacon as well but they’re larger chunks of real bacon that are often added to recipes like soups during the cooking process.

Both can be used for breakfast foods and both make excellent additions to recipes that everyone will love. Once either is added, they’re a great addition to enhance the flavor.

How much bacon bits equal a slice of bacon?

You might be surprised to find out that 2-3 tablespoons of bacon bits equal 1 strip of bacon. This measurement can help with understanding the fat content and how many calories are in each serving size.

Can you freeze bacon bits?

You can freeze real bacon bits! Once you cook the recipe, you can store the bits in a freezer safe bag or container so that you can use them later.

This is a great way to meal prep certain recipes like soup, salads, and more. Once you realize that bacon is simple to freeze, you’ll love having this easy hack to prep and make it ahead of time.

How long can you freeze cooked bacon bits?

For the best flavors, you can freeze bacon that is cooked for up to 3 months of time.

Now that you know some of the most popular and common questions that people have in regards to cooked bacon, let’s dive into the ingredients needed and specific recipe instructions.

Bacon Bits Ingredients

The following ingredients are needed to create these gluten free bacon bits.

1 lb bacon – I recommend this one

How To Make Bacon Bits that are Gluten Free

This recipe is going to be better than anything that you can buy from the store!

• Partially freeze your package of bacon so that it holds together easier while slicing.
• Use a sharp knife and cut the frozen bacon into long strips about 1/4 inch wide.
• Turn the bacon and cut the strips into pieces also about 1/4 in wide.
• Sprinkle with pepper.
• Fry over a medium high heat until crisp.
• Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
• You can freeze this for later use by placing the bacon bits in a single layer on a cooking sheet. Once they are frozen, place them in a zip lock bag for use in recipes, salads or baked potatoes. Freezing this way allows you to be able to take out just what you need without thawing the entire bag of frozen solid bacon bits.

Are homemade bacon bits made with natural ingredients?

Absolutely. For the best nutrition possible, you want to make cooked bacon that is made with good ingredients. It’s actually quite easy to do!

Can you use cooked turkey to make turkey bits?

You can. If you want to eat cooked turkey bacon and make turkey bacon bits, why not? It’s less grease and calories which means less fat per serving, too.

You can also count on the flavor still being there because you’re literally just swapping out the pork for turkey.

In terms of using turkey bacon bits, you can still add them to baked potatoes, salads, mashed potatoes, or use them as crumbles on any type of cooked potato or side dish.

Are bacon bits really necessary to add to recipes?

It all just depends on the recipe that you’re making! Adding extra protein and flavor to a salad, or to a recipe that just needs an extra boost isn’t ever a bad idea!

As long as you’re able to address and stick to the diet that you’re looking for, you can add any ingredient or products that you want.

It’s all about adding flavor to a salad that may need a boost and giving yourself an extra boost of protein along the way. Since you’ll find that bacon does contain extra protein, this can be great for salads and is a great way to help curb sugar cravings, too!

The next time that you’re looking for an easy way to create and add flavor to your meals or recipes, bacon bits are the best way to make that happen. They’re gluten free, they’re huge in flavor, and they’re a fast way to add nutrition as well.

If you make more than you can add in one sitting, just add to a container and store in the fridge. You can always add the leftovers to your salad for lunch or use them as an extra ingredient for breakfast, too.

Just pay attention to the fat content as you add, and enjoy! It’s completely accurate to say that any recipe that contains the ingredient of bacon bits is going to be one that everyone enjoys!