5 fabulous bacon recipes for Super Bowl 50

I’ve searched through all the bacon recipes I’ve tested, and here are my absolute favorites:

1. SMOKIN’ BACON BALLS

There's never been a more delicious way to gain weight. These balls of succulent oak-smoked bacon fat, ground chuck, heavy cream, smoked paprika and smoked cheddar will smoke the competition. >>RECIPE<<

2. GRILLED CHEESE SLIDERS WITH PANCETTA AND TOMATO MARMALADE

Pancetta is called Italian bacon, but it's technicially NOT bacon. It's unsmoked pork belly cured with salt and spices. Think of it as super-bacon. Pancetta plus tomato marmalade plus sharp cheddar equals touchdown! >>RECIPE<<

3. BACON CHOCOLATE CAKE

With our extra-mild winter, there's no excuse not to fire up the grill. As you're flipping burgers and turning dogs, you might as well make this cake. The bacon adds a pleasant, crunchy texture. >>RECIPE<<

4. CHOCOLATE BACON ALMOND BARK

Chocolaty. Salty. Nutty. Smoky. Peppy. What's not perfect about this oh-so-easy-to-make treat? >>RECIPE<<

5. SPINACH AND BACON-STUFFED MUSHROOMS

They sound hoity-toity and look hoity-toity, but these stuffed mushroom caps are a snap to make. Plus, they contain nutritious spinach — and with all that healthiness, you deserve a calorie-rich beer. >>RECIPE<<