How to Make Lettuce with Hot Bacon Dressing - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're looking for a delicious and satisfying salad that's packed with flavor, then this Lettuce with Hot Bacon Dressing recipe is perfect for you! This salad is a favorite in many Southern households and a staple at holiday gatherings and potlucks. The combination of tender, crisp lettuce leaves and a tangy, slightly sweet hot bacon dressing is a match made in heaven, and is sure to please even the pickiest of eaters.

The star of this dish is undoubtedly the hot bacon dressing, wh...

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Ingredients

  • 1 egg
  • 6 slices bacon
  • ½ cup sliced onion
  • ¼ cup white wine vinegar
  • ¼ cup water
  • 4 teaspoons white sugar
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 8 cups leaf lettuce - rinsed, dried and torn into bite-size pieces
  • 8 radishes, thinly sliced

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 30 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Place egg in a saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring water to a boil; cover, remove from heat, and let egg stand in hot water for 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from hot water, cool, peel and chop.
  • Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Drain, crumble and set aside. Reserve excess grease.
  • Add onions to skillet with reserved grease and cook until tender. Add bacon, vinegar, water, sugar and salt. Stir and bring to boil.
  • Place lettuce in a large bowl. Pour hot dressing over and toss well. Garnish with egg and radishes.
  • Nutrition

    168 cal.

    • Total Fat: 14g
    • Saturated Fat: 5g
    • Cholesterol: 50mg
    • Sodium: 466mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 6g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 4g
    • Protein: 6g
    • Vitamin C: 16mg
    • Calcium: 39mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 256mg