10 Meaty Brunch Recipes

Meyer lemons have a sweeter flavor and softer skin than regular lemons, meaning you can use the juice and peel generously in this tangy glaze.

Recipe: Baked Ham with Sticky Meyer Lemon-Spice Glaze

Four ingredients are all it takes to create this ham’s special flavor and shine.

Recipe: Classic Baked Ham with Maple-Mustard Glaze

You’ll need a little time to make this torta, but the results are spectacular, and you can do the whole thing a day ahead.

Recipe: Layered Torta with Ham, Provolone, Spinach, and Herbs

Candied bacon gets a little complexity from the slight bitterness of coffee.

Recipe: Coffee and Brown Sugar Bacon

Salty sweet bacon meets luscious, caramel-rich Medjool dates.

Recipe: Dates with Bacon

A Sunset reader created this easy upgrade on classic deviled eggs. What's more, it's a nice twist on the traditional eggs-and-bacon combo.

Recipe: Bacon Deviled Eggs

Here’s one to try when you’re setting out a more substantial brunch.

Recipe: Shrimp with Bacon-Cheese Polenta

The combination is a little unusual, but we love how fresh, healthy, and substantial it tastes.

Recipe: Bacon, Egg, and Toast Salad with OJ Dressing

The classic salty sweet pairing of cured meat and ripe fruit gets a boost from fresh basil and mint.

Recipe: Fig and Prosciutto Plate

Try this substantial one-dish breakfast when you’re serving a crowd.

Recipe: Queen's Puff