Crispy Bacon Farofa with Caramelized Onion

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A savory Brazilian side dish of toasted cassava flour mixed with golden onions and smoky bacon bits. This brazilian ready in about 20 minutes pairs cassava flour, smoked bacon, yellow onion for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 150 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 10 min Serves 4 Brazilian cuisine 150 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Chop the 4 oz smoked bacon into 1/2-inch pieces and cook in a large skillet over medium heat until crisp, about 5 minutes.
  2. Step 2: Remove the bacon with a slotted spoon, leaving 1 tbsp bacon fat in the skillet.
  3. Step 3: Dice the 1/2 medium yellow onion into small pieces and cook in the bacon fat until golden and caramelized, about 5 minutes.
  4. Step 4: Add the 1/2 cup cassava flour and 1 tbsp unsalted butter to the skillet, stirring constantly until the mixture turns golden and begins to puff, about 3 minutes.
  5. Step 5: Stir in the cooked bacon and 1/4 tsp sea salt until evenly distributed.
  6. Step 6: Transfer to a serving dish while hot and serve immediately as a side to grilled meats.

Frequently asked questions

How long does Crispy Bacon Farofa with Caramelized Onion take to make?

Total time is about 20 minutes (10 min prep + 10 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.

How do I store leftover Crispy Bacon Farofa with Caramelized Onion?

Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep cassava flour from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Crispy Bacon Farofa with Caramelized Onion?

Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.

How do I scale Crispy Bacon Farofa with Caramelized Onion for a different number of people?

The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.

What goes well with Crispy Bacon Farofa with Caramelized Onion?

Brazilian brazilian like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.

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