What's the secret ingredient in these cakes? Pudding mix. It not only adds flavor but it gives the cake a richer, creamier texture. No one will know your secret ingredient!



Want to spice up your breakfast bacon? Try baking it with coarsely ground black pepper sprinkled on it. Delicious!



1 1/2 pound sliced lean bacon
2 1/2 teaspoons coarsely ground black pepper
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
Place the bacon in a single layer in a shallow roasting pan or rimmed baking sheet.
Sprinkle the pepper evenly over the bacon slices. Place the pan in the oven and bake at 400 degrees F for 25 minutes or until the bacon is crisp and browned.
Remove the bacon from the pan and place on paper toweling to drain. Serve immediately or store in the refrigerator. The bacon can also be frozen after baking and cooling.
What's the secret ingredient in these cakes? Pudding mix. It not only adds flavor but it gives the cake a richer, creamier texture. No one will know your secret ingredient!
Ah, the unassuming envelope of onion soup mix. It's more than just for onion soup (or dip). It adds tremendous flavor (and convenience) in all these recipes.
Not to be confused with evaporated milk, sweetened condensed milk is very sweet (and very sticky) and used primarily in desserts.

Online since 1995, CDKitchen has grown into a large collection of delicious recipes created by home cooks and professional chefs from around the world. We are all about tasty treats, good eats, and fun food. Join our community of 200K+ members - browse for a recipe, submit your own, add a review, or upload a recipe photo.

reviews & comments
August 8, 2013
Couldn't be simpler. If you like bacon and you like cracked pepper (I like a lot of pepper sprinkled on meat), you will enjoy this quick recipe. The thick-cut strips reminded me of the peppered beef jerky that I enjoy as a snack.
August 6, 2013
I used thick-sliced bacon and didn't really measure the pepper but just cranked the mill over the bacon on the pan until it was nicely coated. The bacon was done perfectly in 20-25 minutes (most of the bacon pieces were done at 20 minutes but a couple of them took the full 25 minutes to cook). The black pepper adds flavor but doesn't overpower the bacon. VERY tasty!!