Summer’s here, and it’s bringing the heat, literally. This means it’s time to spice things up with bold and fiery bacon recipes that sizzle and keep everyone coming back for seconds or thirds. In this article, we’ll show you how to turn juicy cuts of Godshall’s bacons into sizzlin’ surefire favorites that you’ll be craving all season long.

Beef Bacon-Wrapped Jalapeño Poppers with Hot Honey

A backyard favorite gets a spicy upgrade. These poppers bring the heat with fiery jalapeños, cooled with rich cream cheese filling, all wrapped in crispy beef bacon. Just when you feel like you’ve had it all, a drizzle of hot honey goes a long way, adding a sweet sting that keeps that party going. It’s the ultimate bite, creamy, crunchy, spicy, and sweet.

Instructions: Fill each jalapeño with cream cheese and shredded cheese, wrap it in beef bacon, and secure with a toothpick. Throw it in the air fryer or oven until the beef bacon is crispy.

Sriracha Candied Turkey Bacon Skewers

Sticky, spicy, and delicious, and unapologetically addictive, these skewers hit every note. Turkey bacon gets enrobed in a glossy sriracha glaze and then cooked to crispy perfection. The heat from the sriracha balances beautifully with the sweet crunch of the candied edges, making each bite life-changing. Serve them as a snack, stack them on a burger, or eat them right off the stick, you’ll be thinking about these until you have them again.

Instructions: Mix brown sugar and sriracha to form a sticky paste. Cover each turkey bacon strip in the paste, skewer through the bacon until it is sturdy on the skewer. Lastly, toss these on the grill or bake until crispy.

Spicy Beef Bacon Corn Salad

This dish is like a summer breeze in a bowl. Every bite is bright, bold, and refreshing. Charred corn brings a deep smoky sweetness, and fresh jalapeños add a kick. Tossed with lime juice and olive oil, this becomes the perfect side for cookouts, picnics, or any hot day when you want big flavor without all the fuss.

Instructions: Chop all your vegetables into the sizes you prefer and toss them together in a big bowl with the beef bacon crumbles. Leave in the fridge for a couple of hours before serving. The longer you wait, the more the flavor soaks in.

Spicy Maple Turkey Bacon Ice Cream Sandwiches

Sounds crazy? You’ve got to try this. This is one combination you can’t knock until you try it. Cool creamy ice cream gets sandwiched between crispy cookies or waffles, which hits every craving at once. Sweet, salty, smoky, it’s the dessert you never saw coming but won’t be able to forget.

Instructions: Fold the maple turkey bacon bits into the slightly softened ice cream. Place a scoop of ice cream between cookies or mini waffles. Freeze overnight and enjoy!

Guac with a Kick

Everyone’s had guac, but have you had it with beef bacon? It’s everything you need for taco night and more. Ripe avocados meet crispy beef bacon in a remix of the classic dip. Fresh vegetables bring crunch while a hit of lime juice and pepper flakes add the right amount of heat. This combination is impossibly scoopable – it’s the upgrade you needed.

Instructions: Mash the avocados and mix all the ingredients. Use this as a dip with chips or a topping for your tacos or even deviled eggs.

Whether you’re on the beach, hosting a BBQ, or binge-watching your favorite TV shows, we’d love to see how you’re serving up your own bacon dishes. Share your creations with us on social @Godshalls!