What Is Turkey bacon and How Can I Use It?

Here's everything worth knowing about turkey bacon and how to pick it, what it is, how to store it, and what to use instead, plus 25 recipes to cook tonight.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 serving (14g)

Amount per Serving

Calories 35Calories from Fat 25

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 2.8g 4%

Saturated Fat 0.7g 4%

Trans Fat ~

Cholesterol 12mg 4%

Sodium 169mg 7%

Total Carbohydrate 0.2g 0%

Dietary Fiber 0g 0%

Sugars 0.3

Protein 2.1g

Vitamin A 0% Vitamin C 0%

Calcium 1% • Iron 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your caloric needs.

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Food group

Turkey bacon is a member of the Sausages and Luncheon Meats US Department of Agriculture nutritional food group.

How much does turkey bacon weigh?

Amount	Weight
1 serving	14 grams

Sausages and Luncheon Meats

Chorizo sausage 72 Frankfurters (hot dogs) 83 Pepperoni 88 Sausage, bulk 32 Sausage 260 Salami 57 Smoked sausage 66 Italian sausage 156 Hot italian sausages 93 Pork breakfast sausage 1

In Chinese:	火鸡培根
British (UK) term:	Turkey bacon
en français:	bacon de dinde
en español:	tocino de pavo

Recipes using turkey bacon

There are 25 recipes that contain this ingredient.

Collard Green Goodness

The first time I tried this version of the recipe, I ate it for all three meals. LOVED it! If you have leftovers, toss in a can of tomatoes, a can of white beans, and whatever veggies you have in the fridge, and make yourself a tasty soup.

Breakfast Tortilla Wrap

Breakfast tortilla wrap loaded with cumin-spiced eggs, crisp bell pepper, juicy tomato, and crumbled bacon, all rolled in a warm whole wheat tortilla. A fast, high-protein handheld breakfast.

Weekend Skillet Breakfast

Any easy one-skillet breakfast that been healthified by using turkey bacon and egg substitute.

Potato-Bacon Cups

Crispy, savory potato-bacon cups made with creamy cottage cheese, turkey bacon, and seasoned potatoes. Perfect for breakfast or a side dish, these golden-brown cups are easy to prepare and baked to perfection. Serves 4.

Mini Spinach, Mushroom & Fontina Quiche

A delicious way to make your breakfast shine, and it's also packed with goodness.

A Penne for Your Thoughts

Enjoy a healthy, low-fat penne pasta recipe packed with sundried tomatoes, spinach, mushrooms, and turkey bacon. Packed with veggies and ready in about 30 minutes!

Crustless Bacon & Egg Quiche

An easy, tasty bacon and egg quiche is a perfect breakfast to start you day, or an ideal dinner on a busy week day.

Stuffed Sauteed Sandwiches

Egg-dipped stuffed sandwiches two ways: peanut butter and raisins for the kids, mozzarella with anchovies and basil for the grownups. Crispy, quick, everyone wins.

California Chicken Salad

California chicken salad with grilled chicken, sweet corn, asparagus, plum tomatoes, turkey bacon, and toasted pine nuts in honey-Dijon dressing. A bright West Coast main-course salad.

Potatoes & Eggs

Microwave potatoes and eggs, a one-bowl breakfast with hash browns, turkey bacon, eggs, melted cheddar, and salsa. Ready in 10 minutes for a fast protein-packed morning.

Tom's Turkey Loaf

Ground turkey meatloaf wrapped in crispy turkey bacon, the leaner cousin of classic beef meatloaf without sacrificing flavor. Family-friendly main dish with a bacon-crusted exterior and juicy poultry interior.

Smoked Chicken Club Sandwich

Triple-decker smoked chicken club with kalamata olive tapenade, crispy turkey bacon, tomato, Vidalia onion, and cucumber on thick peasant bread. A Mediterranean twist on the classic.

Creamy Clam & Turkey Bacon Chowder

Light creamy clam chowder with turkey bacon, no cream and no flour. Self-thickening from blended potatoes for a healthier New England-style chowder.

Five Minute Quick Brunch

No one said you can't have brunch, so try this scrumptious dish made with eggs and slices of turkey and turkey bacon.

Curried Potato Chowder

Curried potato chowder with caramelized onions, white wine, dry mustard, and nonfat yogurt stirred in at the end. A lighter, lower-fat chowder with bold Indian-inspired flavor.

Ricotta Crostini

Ricotta crostini tops day-old French bread slices with a basil and garlic ricotta filling mixed with turkey bacon, then broils with Parmesan until bubbly. A lighter take on cheesy crostini.

Tuna Burgers (Brigitte's)

Open-faced tuna burgers broiled with mustard and mayo, topped with tomato slices and crispy turkey bacon on toasted buns. A quick, high-protein seafood burger ready in 20 minutes.

Holden House Ruffled Crepes Isabel

These wonderful Ruffled Crepes are named for Isabel Holden, the original owner of the circa 1902 Victorian Bed & Breakfast. Served on a plate and garnished with sour cream and baked in muffin tins the lovely ruffled sides are truly an elegant presentation.