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product_id: 17779492
title: "Real Bacon Crumble Topping, 4.3 Oz Pouch"
brand: "hormel"
price: "€ 12.52"
currency: EUR
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reviews_count: 9
category: "Hormel"
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# resealable pouch for freshness 100% real crumbled bacon 40% less fat than pan-fried bacon Real Bacon Crumble Topping, 4.3 Oz Pouch

**Brand:** hormel
**Price:** € 12.52
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🥓 Unlock the power of real bacon flavor—without the guilt or hassle!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Real Bacon Crumble Topping, 4.3 Oz Pouch by hormel
- **How much does it cost?** € 12.52 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- hormel enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted hormel brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Savory Flavor Boost:** Elevate salads, soups, and casseroles with authentic smoky bacon taste.
- • **Healthier Indulgence:** Enjoy 40% less fat than traditional pan-fried bacon without sacrificing flavor.
- • **Convenient & Mess-Free:** Resealable pouch lets you sprinkle just the right amount anytime, no frying required.
- • **Shelf-Stable Freshness:** Keeps perfectly until opened, making it a pantry staple for spontaneous flavor upgrades.
- • **Versatile Culinary Essential:** Perfect for everything from baked potatoes to mac & cheese and gourmet egg dishes.

## Overview

Hormel Real Bacon Crumble Topping delivers 100% real, fully cooked crumbled bacon with 40% less fat than pan-fried bacon. Packaged in a convenient resealable pouch, it offers a mess-free way to add smoky, savory flavor to a wide range of dishes—from salads and soups to eggs and casseroles. Shelf-stable until opened, this gluten-free topping is a versatile, healthier alternative that fits perfectly into the busy, flavor-conscious lifestyle of today’s professionals.

## Description

HORMEL Real Crumbled Bacon adds flavor to all your bacon-inspired dishes. Want the convenience of bacon flavor without the mess of cooking raw bacon? Our real crumbled bacon comes in an easy resealable pouch so you can sprinkle some on your sour cream topped baked potato or try it on your favorite egg dish! HORMEL Real Crumbled Bacon contains 40 percent less fat than USDA data suggests for pan-fried bacon, giving you less fat without ditching flavor. It's strikingly handsome on all your favorite dishes, like baked potatoes, salads, pizza, omelets, and more. For over 100 years, our cuts of bacon have always been cutting edge. That's the HORMEL brand difference your taste buds will appreciate. All trademarks, logos and images are owned by Hormel Foods Corporation, its subsidiaries and affiliates. Copyright Hormel Foods, LLC.

Review: > GREAT STUFF - WHAT YOU GET > There are several listing on desertcart for "Hormel Bacon Bits" or "Hormel Crumbled Bacon", sometimes accompanied with the adjectives or descriptive phrases "Real", "Premium", "with Picnic Ham, "30% less fat", or "50% less fat"; at prices between $11 and over $42 per 20oz bag. Most of the descriptions and photos are of older packaging. In fact, there are no "varieties". There is only one product, "HORMEL REAL CRUMBLED BACON";"50% LESS FAT" You'd think that for $42 you are getting a better product (or a larger package) than for $11, but in fact, it is exactly the same product and size. Be careful not to order the 4.3 oz packages by accident. > This is NOT "crumbled bacon", nor imitation bacon-flavored "bits". Think "chipped dry smoked ham". This stuff is obviously the "sawdust", and small left-over pieces, from slicing quality smoked ham for pre-packaged lunchmeat, etc. The size of the chips varies greatly from package to package. Some packages are mostly big chips, up to 1/2 inch. Some packages are mostly "dust" > Being ham rather than bacon, it is genuinely much "less fat" than bacon. > Oscar Meyer, Kirkland, etc. "bacon bits" are indeed very fatty cooked and crumbled bacon. If that's what you want, this is NOT it. I think the Hormel is far superior, but that is a matter of opinion USES > I mostly use the chipped ham in omelettes, for which it is wonderful. > If you have a package with large chip you can use it to convert potato soup to "potato and ham soup", or as a very tasty addition to any vegetable soup. Mix a quarter cup of ham chips, half an onion (finely diced), (optionally) half a carrot (diced) and a can of sweet peas, cook on low for a half-hour and you've got great "ham and split pea soup". > You can cook the ham chips with rice for great "ham and rice". You can spread mayo on a slice of bread and add a layer of ham chips for a terrific ham sandwich. Or make a fabulous "grilled-cheese and ham" sandwich. Mix with cream cheese for a great spread, or dilute with a little milk for a great dip. > My Southern grandmother added "seasoning" to all vegetable dishes, from collards to squash to lima beans. What she meant by "seasoning" was a slice of "fat back" (thick mostly-fat bacon). And I must admit, her vegies were wonderful. You can accomplish the same thing (in a much more healthy way) with a teaspoon of ham chips and a couple tablespoons of good olive oil. I often add a tablespoon or so to "stir-fry" dishes---even those which feature chicken or beef---the ham flavor goes unnoticed, but pops up the flavor of everything else. RECOMMENDATIONS AND COMMENTS > The potential uses are almost limitless. Considering that the price of real smoked ham (which isn't half pumped-in water) often exceeds $35 per pound (and is impossible to find in most areas), $16 (the price at the time of this writing) is a good deal for 20oz. > You can sometimes buy it for $9 or $10 at some "big box"/ membership discount stores. If you find it for  Caution: The ham chips are pretty salty, so always add them BEFORE adding any additional salt. > Since this is dry ham---it keeps very well in the frig, no need to freeze it in normal situations. In my house a 20 oz package never lasts more than 2-3 weeks. Because it keeps so well (and is so tasty that open packages don't last long), there is no need to buy it in the smaller 4 oz packages---except perhaps for camping or emergency food. > Why the confusion about whether this is bacon or ham among so many reviewers? Probably because most folks have no idea what real smoked ham is. Premium dry smoked ham (which can sell for more than $1000/leg) is fabulous stuff. The pumped-full-of water "material" sold in grocery stores should be labeled "imitation ham". Like everyone else, I buy sliced "ham-like material" in the grocery store for sandwiches. Why does almost no-one know that real ham is? Unless sliced paper thin (prosciutto, etc) or prepared by someone who knows how (which typically involves several long soakings in fresh water) real dry smoked ham is hard, salty, and dry---not "ready to eat". So, what most people think is ham is really pork processed to resemble ham, which is pumped full of salty water (because that reduces the cost) and sold as "ham". If you know the difference between "American Cheese" and "American Processed Cheese Product", then you have some idea about the difference between grocery store ham and real ham. > Click on “Stoney” just below the product title to see my other reviews, or leave a comment to ask a question.
Review: SOFT , CHEWY GOODNESS ! - SIMPLY THE BEST ! (DELICIOUS SOFT AND CHEWY TEXTURE) Hormel Real Crumbled Bacon is incredibly versatile and can be used to enhance the flavor of a wide variety of dishes. It's great for adding a smoky, salty, and savory touch to both everyday meals and special recipes. You can sprinkle it on salads, baked potatoes, soups, and even mac and cheese. It's also a great addition to egg dishes, dips, and can be used as a topping for burgers and sandwiches. Here's a more detailed breakdown: Savory Dishes: Baked Potatoes: A classic topping for baked potatoes, especially when paired with sour cream. Salads: Adds a delightful crunch and flavor to salads of all kinds, from simple green salads to more elaborate creations. Soups: Sprinkle it on top of soups like potato soup for an extra layer of flavor. Mac and Cheese: Elevates your mac and cheese with the rich taste of bacon. Egg Dishes: Perfect for topping scrambled eggs, omelets, or adding to a breakfast casserole. Dips: Use it in warm and cheesy dips or other savory dips for a bacon flavor boost. Pizza: A great topping to add to your homemade or take-out pizza. Burgers and Sandwiches: Adds a delicious crunch and flavor to burgers, sandwiches, and even hot dogs. Casseroles: Incorporate it into casseroles for a smoky, savory flavor throughout. Quiche: A tasty addition to quiche Lorraine or other quiche recipes. Other Uses: Meatloaf: Can be mixed into meatloaf before baking for a richer flavor. Pasta: Sprinkle it on pasta dishes like Angel Hair Pasta. Snacks: Can be used as a topping for cheese and crackers or other snack combinations. Convenience: The resealable pouch makes it easy to use and store. It's a convenient way to add real bacon flavor to your meals without the hassle of cooking bacon.

## Features

- Includes twelve 4.3 ounce packages of HORMEL Real Crumbled Bacon Topping
- With the resealable pouch, you can add as much bacon as you want to your favorite dishes for a savory flavor punch without the mess of frying bacon
- With 40 percent less fat than USDA suggests for pan-fried bacon, you get delicious bacon without sacrificing flavor.
- This fully cooked, 100% real crumbled bacon is the perfect addition to your favorite dishes like salads, soups, eggs, mac & cheese, potatoes, and casseroles
- All HORMEL bacon topping varieties are shelf stable until opened

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0053WROEK |
| ASIN  | B0053WROEK |
| Allergen Information | Gluten Free |
| Best Sellers Rank | #2,576 in Grocery & Gourmet Food ( See Top 100 in Grocery & Gourmet Food ) #2 in Salad Toppings |
| Brand Name | Hormel |
| Cuisine | US |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (4,843) |
| Diet Type | Gluten Free |
| Flavor | Original |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00037600264266 |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer  | No |
| Item Form | Cream |
| Item Package Weight | 0.12 Kilograms |
| Item model number  | 36491 |
| Manufacturer | Hormel - Grocery Products - AmazonFresh |
| Manufacturer  | Hormel - Grocery Products - AmazonFresh |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Number of Pieces | 1 |
| Product Dimensions  | 2.1 x 5 x 7.5 inches; 4.23 ounces |
| Protein | 3 Grams |
| Size | 4.3 Ounce (Pack of 1) |
| Specialty | 100% Real Bacon |
| UPC | 037600264266 037600364911 |
| UPC  | 037600264266 037600364911 |
| Unit Count | 4.3 Ounce |
| Units  | 4.3 Ounce |
| Vitamins And Minerals | 210 Milligrams |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Hormel
- **Cuisine:** US
- **Flavor:** Original
- **Size:** 4.3 Ounce (Pack of 1)
- **Specialty:** 100% Real Bacon

## Images

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## Available Options

This product comes in different **Size, Flavor** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Can I freeze the Hormel Real Crumbled Bacon?**
A: Yes!! I often freeze mine for up to 6 months or so. Have noticed no ill effects when thawed out.

**Q: Is it shelf stable after opening?**
A: I refrigerated my bag after opening, used it up within a month, and had no problems.

**Q: Can't find at Sams or any other retail grocery store - which seller on Amazon has fresh, not out of date product?**
A: Smart  & Final carries the 20 oz bags and Target sells the 4 oz bags as of 10/15/2020.  I warn you that the product has changed greatly and is mostly hard fat chunks instead of bacon "meat". It used to be a fabulous product, but no more.

**Q: How many servings are in this bag?**
A: Hey there bacon lover.... Many Many servings, at 20 oz, it is over a pound. First heard about this large size from my daughter who sets up many functions. The small packets are very expensive. I use it on baked potatoes, with eggs, in salads, just on toast sometimes.  Have used over 4 bags since finding the large size, not every one sells this large one.. a few large pieces, I just trim smaller. You won't be dissapointed.  Enjoy......     Grandpa Ernest

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ > GREAT STUFF
*by S***Y on October 29, 2011*

WHAT YOU GET > There are several listing on Amazon for "Hormel Bacon Bits" or "Hormel Crumbled Bacon", sometimes accompanied with the adjectives or descriptive phrases "Real", "Premium", "with Picnic Ham, "30% less fat", or "50% less fat"; at prices between $11 and over $42 per 20oz bag. Most of the descriptions and photos are of older packaging. In fact, there are no "varieties". There is only one product, "HORMEL REAL CRUMBLED BACON";"50% LESS FAT" You'd think that for $42 you are getting a better product (or a larger package) than for $11, but in fact, it is exactly the same product and size. Be careful not to order the 4.3 oz packages by accident. > This is NOT "crumbled bacon", nor imitation bacon-flavored "bits". Think "chipped dry smoked ham". This stuff is obviously the "sawdust", and small left-over pieces, from slicing quality smoked ham for pre-packaged lunchmeat, etc. The size of the chips varies greatly from package to package. Some packages are mostly big chips, up to 1/2 inch. Some packages are mostly "dust" > Being ham rather than bacon, it is genuinely much "less fat" than bacon. > Oscar Meyer, Kirkland, etc. "bacon bits" are indeed very fatty cooked and crumbled bacon. If that's what you want, this is NOT it. I think the Hormel is far superior, but that is a matter of opinion USES > I mostly use the chipped ham in omelettes, for which it is wonderful. > If you have a package with large chip you can use it to convert potato soup to "potato and ham soup", or as a very tasty addition to any vegetable soup. Mix a quarter cup of ham chips, half an onion (finely diced), (optionally) half a carrot (diced) and a can of sweet peas, cook on low for a half-hour and you've got great "ham and split pea soup". > You can cook the ham chips with rice for great "ham and rice". You can spread mayo on a slice of bread and add a layer of ham chips for a terrific ham sandwich. Or make a fabulous "grilled-cheese and ham" sandwich. Mix with cream cheese for a great spread, or dilute with a little milk for a great dip. > My Southern grandmother added "seasoning" to all vegetable dishes, from collards to squash to lima beans. What she meant by "seasoning" was a slice of "fat back" (thick mostly-fat bacon). And I must admit, her vegies were wonderful. You can accomplish the same thing (in a much more healthy way) with a teaspoon of ham chips and a couple tablespoons of good olive oil. I often add a tablespoon or so to "stir-fry" dishes---even those which feature chicken or beef---the ham flavor goes unnoticed, but pops up the flavor of everything else. RECOMMENDATIONS AND COMMENTS > The potential uses are almost limitless. Considering that the price of real smoked ham (which isn't half pumped-in water) often exceeds $35 per pound (and is impossible to find in most areas), $16 (the price at the time of this writing) is a good deal for 20oz. > You can sometimes buy it for $9 or $10 at some "big box"/ membership discount stores. If you find it for <$10/bag, consider yourself very lucky, and consider buying alot. > Caution: The ham chips are pretty salty, so always add them BEFORE adding any additional salt. > Since this is dry ham---it keeps very well in the frig, no need to freeze it in normal situations. In my house a 20 oz package never lasts more than 2-3 weeks. Because it keeps so well (and is so tasty that open packages don't last long), there is no need to buy it in the smaller 4 oz packages---except perhaps for camping or emergency food. > Why the confusion about whether this is bacon or ham among so many reviewers? Probably because most folks have no idea what real smoked ham is. Premium dry smoked ham (which can sell for more than $1000/leg) is fabulous stuff. The pumped-full-of water "material" sold in grocery stores should be labeled "imitation ham". Like everyone else, I buy sliced "ham-like material" in the grocery store for sandwiches. Why does almost no-one know that real ham is? Unless sliced paper thin (prosciutto, etc) or prepared by someone who knows how (which typically involves several long soakings in fresh water) real dry smoked ham is hard, salty, and dry---not "ready to eat". So, what most people think is ham is really pork processed to resemble ham, which is pumped full of salty water (because that reduces the cost) and sold as "ham". If you know the difference between "American Cheese" and "American Processed Cheese Product", then you have some idea about the difference between grocery store ham and real ham. > Click on “Stoney” just below the product title to see my other reviews, or leave a comment to ask a question.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ SOFT , CHEWY GOODNESS !
*by A***A on July 21, 2025*

SIMPLY THE BEST ! (DELICIOUS SOFT AND CHEWY TEXTURE) Hormel Real Crumbled Bacon is incredibly versatile and can be used to enhance the flavor of a wide variety of dishes. It's great for adding a smoky, salty, and savory touch to both everyday meals and special recipes. You can sprinkle it on salads, baked potatoes, soups, and even mac and cheese. It's also a great addition to egg dishes, dips, and can be used as a topping for burgers and sandwiches. Here's a more detailed breakdown: Savory Dishes: Baked Potatoes: A classic topping for baked potatoes, especially when paired with sour cream. Salads: Adds a delightful crunch and flavor to salads of all kinds, from simple green salads to more elaborate creations. Soups: Sprinkle it on top of soups like potato soup for an extra layer of flavor. Mac and Cheese: Elevates your mac and cheese with the rich taste of bacon. Egg Dishes: Perfect for topping scrambled eggs, omelets, or adding to a breakfast casserole. Dips: Use it in warm and cheesy dips or other savory dips for a bacon flavor boost. Pizza: A great topping to add to your homemade or take-out pizza. Burgers and Sandwiches: Adds a delicious crunch and flavor to burgers, sandwiches, and even hot dogs. Casseroles: Incorporate it into casseroles for a smoky, savory flavor throughout. Quiche: A tasty addition to quiche Lorraine or other quiche recipes. Other Uses: Meatloaf: Can be mixed into meatloaf before baking for a richer flavor. Pasta: Sprinkle it on pasta dishes like Angel Hair Pasta. Snacks: Can be used as a topping for cheese and crackers or other snack combinations. Convenience: The resealable pouch makes it easy to use and store. It's a convenient way to add real bacon flavor to your meals without the hassle of cooking bacon.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Buy this!
*by N***E on March 1, 2026*

Super flavor, great price, use in everything

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