Glistening, honey-drizzled escarole leaves cradle bits of crispy, golden-brown bacon. These little bites are elegantly arranged on a clean, white oval plate, creating an inviting contrast with the vibrant greens and warm bacon tones. A gentle sprinkle of crushed pepper adds some excitement.

Honey-Glazed Bacon Escarole Bites

Name: Honey-Glazed Bacon Escarole Bites
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: small head of escarole, 1 leaves separated and washed; bacon strips, 6 cut into small pieces; honey, 3 tablespoons; crushed red pepper flakes, 1/2 teaspoon; salt, to taste; black pepper, to taste; olive oil, 1 tablespoon

Category Snack

Prep 10 minutes

Cook 10 minutes

Style American

Technique Sauté

Diet Friendly Low-Carb

Daily Recipe: November 11, 2025

This snack features the slightly bitter, yet pleasantly crunchy escarole, a hearty green that stands up to the exciting flavors of our other key ingredients. Combined with savory bacon and a hint of sweetness from golden honey, it creates a unique snack experience that's far from the typical fare.

Ingredients (for 2)

Small head of escarole - 1 - leaves separated and washed
Bacon strips - 6 - cut into small pieces
Honey - 3 tablespoons
Crushed red pepper flakes - 1/2 teaspoon
Salt - to taste
Black pepper - to taste
Olive oil - 1 tablespoon

Preparation

Step 1 - 🍳🥓➡️

Preheat a skillet over medium heat, add the bacon cut into small pieces and cook until crispy. Then, remove the bacon and set it aside. Make sure to leave only about a tablespoon of fat in the skillet.
Step 2 - 🥘🥬💫

In the same skillet, add the small head of escarole leaves. Sauté them for 2-3 minutes, or until slightly wilted.
Step 3 - 🍯🥓🧂🌶️

Drizzle 3 tablespoons of honey over the sautéed escarole leaves, then add the cooked bacon pieces, tossing to combine them together. Season the mixture with salt and black pepper to taste, and sprinkle it with 1/2 teaspoon of crushed red pepper flakes.
Step 4 - 🍳⏲️✨

Continue to cook for another 2 minutes, until all the ingredients combine well and escarole bites glisten with the honey glaze.
Step 5 - 🍽️🔥😍

Serve your dish warm on a beautiful plate for maximum visual impact.

Additional

While the classic combination of bacon and leafy greens may bring to mind the image of a typical salad, this dish gives it a unique twist with the addition of honey. The combination of flavors results in a surprisingly delicious taste sensation that will have you reaching for seconds. For a vegetarian version, try swapping the bacon with smoked tempeh!