Bacon Crackers
These Bacon Crackers are the most addicting snack or appetizer. A small strip of bacon is candied to perfection with a hint of brown sugar. With just 4 ingredients, these will be the hit of any gathering and are easy to customize to your liking with different spices.
Servings: 40 servings
Calories: 61kcal
Ingredients
- 40 Club crackers about 1 sleeve
- ¾-1 pound thinly sliced bacon
- ½ cup dark or light brown sugar
- ¼ cup barbecue seasoning see note
- Optional: ground black pepper or cayenne pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil for easy cleanup and place a wire rack on top of the baking sheet.
- Line club crackers on top of the wire rack, salted side up.
- Measure the bacon slices in comparison to the crackers, then cut in either 3 or 4 even sections. The bacon strip should cover the cracker. Take one cut strip of the bacon and place on top of one cracker.
- Onto each cracker, sprinkle 1-2 teaspoons brown sugar, ¼-1/2 teaspoon barbecue seasoning, and black pepper and/or crushed red pepper flakes (if desired).
- Bake 30-35 minutes, or until the bacon is crispy. Keep an eye on them to avoid burning, as baking times will vary based on the bacon variety.
- Serve fresh and warm. For a savory alternative, replace the brown sugar with grated parmesan cheese.
Video
Notes
Storage:
Store bacon crackers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. You can make them in advance for a party, we suggest only a day in advance so they are still super fresh.
Tips:
-
- Salt vs. No Salt Barbecue seasoning: You can use a seasoning with salt or without salt, but with combination of the salt from the bacon and crackers, you'll want to make sure the seasoning you use isn't salt overpowering.
- Swap the brown sugar for parmesan cheese. You can replace the brown sugar with grated parmesan cheese for a savory alternative. Or you can use both at the same time. We love them any way they're made!
-
- Add a Spicy Kick: Besides adding black pepper or crushed red pepper, you can also add a thin slice of fresh jalapeño to the top of each cracker before baking.
-
- Be sure to use thin cut bacon. This ensures that the bacon cooks correctly and doesn't release too much fat to make the cracker soggy.
-
- Add dried spices. You can add dried spices or herbs like cayenne, black pepper, or dried thyme to add some delicious flavor in each bite.
-
- Use a wire rack for baking. This guarantees a crispy cracker and not a soggy one.
-
- Serve with a creamy dip: Serve bacon crackers with an herby sour cream dip or flavored cream cheese dip.
-
- Add extra sweetness: After they're baked, drizzle with hot honey or maple syrup for an extra layer of sweetness to the savory flavors.
-
- Serve with baked Brie: Pair with baked Brie for a great combination.
-
- Add hot honey: After they're baked, drizzle with hot honey for an extra layer of sweetness to the savory flavors.
-
- Serve with baked Brie: Pair with baked Brie for a great combination.
Nutrition
Calories: 61kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Cholesterol: 6mg | Sodium: 84mg | Potassium: 24mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 3IU | Calcium: 7mg | Iron: 0.2mg
Tried this recipe?Mention @dinnerin321 or tag #dinnerin321!