Imitation bacon bits spilling from a container on white background. - Michelle Lee Photography/Shutterstock When you think of a fabulous salad, you may think of fresh ...

Whether you're sprinkling them on a salad, topping a baked potato, or adding a secret ingredient to your deviled eggs, bacon ...

However, you can also create substitutes at home using easy-to-find ingredients — one of which uses canned beans as a stand-in for bacon bits. The beans are cooked until crisp and crunchy ...