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I got 2 large containers of McCormick's Bacon Bits (made from soy, etc.) for free at a food bank a while ago. I've only ever used them on baked potatoes or in salad.
Can I cook with these? I'm wondering in particular if they would be good in a quiche with spinach.
Anyone ever cook with them in something like this? Other than just sprinkling them on something?
I'd hate to ruin a whole quiche, if they will turn weird and mushy or something.
Thanks!
I've used those years ago, and they were fine. I used them in salads and also as a topping on things like cooked veg, and also in stuff like noodles. When I used them in noodles, I did use quite a bit and they were fine. The only thing that happens to them if you cook them too long is they get a little soft but they don't taste bad or anything like that (not to me anyway). You may want to limit your consumption of those because they are pretty high in sodium. Oh Ive also used them in soups.
I've used those years ago, and they were fine. I used them in salads and also as a topping on things like cooked veg, and also in stuff like noodles. When I used them in noodles, I did use quite a bit and they were fine. The only thing that happens to them if you cook them too long is they get a little soft but they don't taste bad or anything like that (not to me anyway). You may want to limit your consumption of those because they are pretty high in sodium. Oh Ive also used them in soups.
Thank you! I forgot about this thread, and I was re-organizing my spice shelf the other day, and still have all those bacon bits lol! I think I will try them in some soup - not the whole batch, just some in a bowl of hot soup and see how they do. They might be okay in an omelette, too...
Yes I have cooked with them. I have also used them in a quiche with good results.
It's been a long time since I have eaten quiche baked with bacon, but as I recall the bacon when cooked in the quiche does not retain it's crispness either.
They do stay chewy and add the texture and and flavor that I think you are seeking.
Thank you! I forgot about this thread, and I was re-organizing my spice shelf the other day, and still have all those bacon bits lol! I think I will try them in some soup - not the whole batch, just some in a bowl of hot soup and see how they do. They might be okay in an omelette, too...
Bacos, like cockroaches and Twinkies, will all survive Armageddon. Bacos at least taste good, and they're vegan. There is an unfortunate side effect of cooking with bacos though - the artificial food coloring they use to make them will run off and stain whatever food they're cooked in, if that food is cooked with a lot of moisture. If you eat enough of them out of the jar they stain your tongue red. I know this from experience!
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