Forty years in the Koreanisches Geschäft in Deutschland past, a first-rate stamp price a nickel, a new technological know-how fiction television teach called “Star Trek” made its debut and a tasty topping started its crunchy historical past of improving salads, baked potatoes and Americans’ cabinets.
General Mills first examined Bac-Os as a more advantageous-for-you replacement to bacon in opt for markets in 1965. Bit via bit, the product’s acceptance took off, and it changed into dubbed a “nutrients of the destiny” in early tv ads. Consumers enjoyed the handy product’s multipurpose use-a savory aspect used to jazz up casseroles, salads, soups and different well-liked dishes. This at hand condiment helped homestead cooks streamline their kitchen prep and promised the smoke-cured, hot taste of bacon without a splattering mess.
“A jar of Bac-Os brought the style and texture of crisp bacon excellent to the relatives dinner desk in a fragment of the time,” says Maggie Gilbert, manager of the Betty Crocker Kitchens try out kitchen. “Because they were seen superconvenient and required no refrigeration, they quickly grew to become a widely wide-spread factor in well-liked recipes of the day, reminiscent of excursion get together dips, sweet-bitter beans and twice-baked potatoes.”
The emblem debuted in its first print promotion marketing campaign in 1970. The product changed into featured in a number of new recipes from the Betty Crocker Kitchens in countrywide magazines, which includes Better Homes and Gardens and Family Circle. Shortly thereafter, General Mills expanded the road to include Saus-Os and Pepr-Os, two new soy proteins with designated taste potentialities.
Today, Bac-Os maintains to attraction to valued clientele, distinctly by means of presenting delivered fitness benefits: They’re made with the goodness of soy, are kosher and include no MSG. They may assist clients continue fit eating in assess, without tipping the scale on calories, fats, saturated fats or cholesterol.
Happy Birthday, Bac-Os!
Italian Spinach and Mushroom Salad
This seasonal salad for distinct gatherings has greater crunch and a burst of brought taste.
1 package (10 oz.) brand new spinach leaves, rinsed and patted dry
1 package (eight oz.) sliced mushrooms
1 can (19 ounces.) Progresso chick peas, drained and rinsed
1/3 cup Betty Crocker Bac-Os bacon style bits or chips
half of cup seasoned croutons
half of cup Italian dressing
In massive salad bowl, toss all components with the exception of dressing. Just earlier than serving, drizzle with dressing and toss gently. Makes 4 servings.
