Bacon Crackers

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5

12 reviews
Excellent
  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    1 hr

  • Total Time

    1 hr 10 mins

  • Servings

    8

  • Calories

    367 kcal

  • Course

    Appetizer

  • Cuisine

    American

Bacon Crackers

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Bacon Crackers are a sweet and savory appetizer featuring club crackers topped with brown sugar-coated bacon pieces baked until crisp. The crackers provide a crunchy base, while the bacon caramelizes during baking, offering a combination of smoky, sweet, and salty flavors. They are served warm and make an easy finger food with minimal ingredients.

Description

This recipe arranges club crackers on a wire rack over a baking sheet, topping each with a third of a bacon strip and sprinkling brown sugar on top. Baking at a low temperature of 250°F slowly crisps the bacon, allowing the sugar to caramelize without burning. The wire rack setup helps excess fat to drain away, preventing sogginess in the crackers.

The result is a bite-sized snack with a balance of textures: the crisp cracker and bacon edges with a sticky-sweet surface from the caramelized sugar. These are ideal for serving as an appetizer or party finger food when you want a straightforward recipe that delivers contrasting flavors without fuss.

Leftover crackers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week to maintain their crispness.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 6 ounces Club crackers
  • 1 pound Bacon
  • ¼ cup brown sugar

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 250 degrees Fahrenheit.
  2. Place a cooling wire rack on top of a baking sheet.
  3. Place the crackers on the wire rack in a single layer.
  4. Cut the bacon into thirds.  Place 1 piece of the bacon on top of each cracker.
  5. Sprinkle the brown sugar on top.
  6. Baking for 1 hour or until the bacon is browned and crisp.
  7. Remove from the oven.  Cool slightly and serve while still warm.

Notes

  • Arrange bacon pieces on crackers and bake on a wire rack to keep crackers crisp.
  • Bake at a low temperature (250°F) to slowly crisp the bacon and caramelize brown sugar.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 367kcal (18%) Carbohydrates 21g (7%) Protein 9g (18%) Fat 27g (42%) Saturated Fat 9g (45%) Polyunsaturated Fat 6g (35%) Monounsaturated Fat 11g (55%) Trans Fat 0.3g (15%) Cholesterol 37mg (12%) Sodium 565mg (24%) Potassium 147mg (3%) Fiber 0.5g (2%) Sugar 8g (16%) Vitamin A 21IU (0%) Calcium 41mg (4%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 367 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 367kcal 18%
Carbohydrates 21g 7%
Protein 9g 18%
Fat 27g 42%
Saturated Fat 9g 45%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6g 35%
Monounsaturated Fat 11g 55%
Trans Fat 0.3g 15%
Cholesterol 37mg 12%
Sodium 565mg 24%
Potassium 147mg 3%
Fiber 0.5g 2%
Sugar 8g 16%
Vitamin A 21IU 0%
Calcium 41mg 4%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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