Apple And Bacon Jam Quesadillas

I love bacon. Not in that incredibly obsessive way the rest of the world seems to be, but I really appreciate bits of bacon sprinkled on food to enhance it. Bacon Lover's Day is August 20 and this recipe may be just what you need.

I've taken my favorite bacon recipe to a new level and have enhanced it to create a sweet and savory, cheesy, buttery quesadilla.

Apple Bacon Jam Quesadillas

I have made bacon jam for quesadillas before, on the blog. It's such a flavorful addition, I can't help but put it on another kind of quesadilla. This time: it's an upgrade.


Breeze, Honeycrisp or Red Delicious apples are best for this recipe. You want a firm, crisp apple with just a little bit of sweetness that will hold up to the intense flavor of the bacon jam and the creaminess of the cheese of your choice. Personally, I don't care for the texture of Red Delicious, but those New Zealand Breeze apples are perfect.


As for cheese, I used Cabot's sharp white cheddar and on occasion I've used Kerrygold's Dubliner. Both cheese are very intense and a very little goes a long way. Brie or mozzarella are great substitutes that melt well and match with the buttery, crispy lavash.

I like using lavash flatbread instead of the usual tortilla for this quesadilla because it holds up better to the weight of heavy ingredients and squares are easier to cut into smaller pieces.


Bacon in Appetizers

• Apple and Bacon Jam Quesadillas by Nik Snacks
• Bacon Barbecue Nachos by Where Latin Meets Lagniappe
• Bacon Tartlets by Basic N Delicious
• Game Day Bacon & Cheddar ‘Tater Skins by Powered By BLING
• Killer Jalapeño Poppers by Simply Healthy Family
• Spicy Bacon-Wrapped Shrimp by Food Lust People Love

Bacon for Breakfast

• Avocado Toast with Coconut Bacon by Helpful Homemade
• Bacon Cinnamon Rolls with Maple Glaze by Sew You Think You Can Cook
• Breakfast Bruschetta by Grumpy’s Honeybunch
• Maple Bacon Protein Pancakes by Amee’s Savory Dish

Bacon for Dessert

• Bacon Brownie Balls by Monica’s Table
• Bacon Chocolate Chip Cookies by Desserts Required
• Boozy Bacon Cherry Crumble by Cindy’s Recipes and Writings
• Candied Maple Bacon by A Mind Full Mom
• Chocolate Bacon Crack by Brunch-n-Bites
• Flourless Peanut Butter Bacon Cookies by Pies and Plots
• Maple Bacon Truffles by Dessert Geek
• Spiced Apple Bacon Upside Down Cake by The Crumby Cupcake

Bacon for Dinner

• Bacon and Pumpkin Pasta by Dizzy Busy and Hungry
• Bacon Corn Chowder by That Skinny Chick Can Bake
• Bacon Fried Rice by Asian In America
• Bacon Wrapped Turkey Meatloaf by April Golightly
• Creamy Blue Cheese Pasta with Steak and Bacon by Magnolia Days
• K.C.’s Award Winning Turkey Bacon Explosion by Cooking With Carlee
• Kimchi Bacon Fried Rice by kimchi MOM
• Spaghetti alla Carbonara by The Bitter Side of Sweet
• The Pigskin Loaded Baked Potato by Sunday Supper Movement
• Triple Bypass Burgers by Fantastical Sharing of Recipes

Bacon in Beverages

• Candied Bacon Old Fashioned by Culinary Adventures with Camilla
• Homemade Bloody Mary with Candied Bacon Swizzle by Our Good Life
• Pancetta with Balsamic-Brown Sugar-Pepper Glaze for Bloody Mary by La Bella Vita Cucina

Bacon for Lunch

• Bacon, Fig and Goat’s Cheese Quiche by Caroline’s Cooking
• BLT Bread Salad by The Chef Next Door
• Grilled Manwich Club by Momma’s Meals
• Restaurant Style Double Bacon BLT by The Freshman Cook
• Turkey & Bacon Sliders with ‘Isn’t That Special’ Sauce by Bottom Left of the Mitten

Bacon as a Side Dish

• Bacon and Cheddar Smashed Red Potatoes by Family Around The Table
• Bacon Jam by Cosmopolitan Cornbread
• Bacon, Beer & Jalapeno Muffins by Wholistic Woman
• Easy Bacon, Beans & Greens by My Life Cookbook
• Greens with Gruyere and Bacon by Cooking Chat
• Peas with Bacon and Crispy Onions by Hezzi-D’s Books and Cooks

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