Time-Saver: Turkey Bacon Bits

Okay one thing I have noticed since we ditched the packaged food and seasoning packets is how exciting it is to make your food taste good!  There are so many amazing flavours out there that can turn the most boring meals into a delectable dish.

Bacon is one of those flavours that my family enjoys.

We do not eat pork.

Why?

Because pigs don't sweat which means they can not get rid of the toxins in their body which makes them very gross to eat.

I buy turkey bacon and I always check the label to be sure there are no added sulfites or sulfates.

Those are exito-toxins.

Bad news.

When I get my turkey bacon home from the store I chop it up.

I chop it pretty fine.

I melt a teaspoon of coconut oil on my skillet and once that's melted I add all the turkey bacon.

Meet my best friend, circa 1978, the electric skillet.

I usually add a bit of garlic powder, salt and pepper.

When I am feeling especially adventurous I add a tablespoon of maple syrup.

This is not necessary, but it is tasty:)

I leave my bits to fry for a good chunk of time.

For my skillet and taste it takes about 25 minutes but the done-ness is subjective to how you like them.

Once they've cooled to room temperature, I put them in a glass jar and throw them in the fridge.

This is always the tricky part at my house.  The waft of bacon brings the hungry crowd to the kitchen and they'll pick away at the bits until the bowl is empty!!

Want to know how to use your bacon bits?

Below are a few inspirations for you.

Jazz up any soup.

Spagetti squash with a white alfredo sauce, topped with veggies, bacon bits and parmesan cheese.

Turkey burgers taste best with a sweet potato drenched in butter, plain yogurt, raw cheese and bacon bits!

Check out that amazingly adorned sweet potato!

Speaking of sweet potato, here's a black bean and sweet potato burger topped with a fried egg, some melted raw cheese and last but not least, bacon bits!

Eggs with cheese, bacon bits, dill, tomato and avocado.  

Let's see what fun you have with your new, easy turkey bacon bits!!

-C