Candied Bacon Crackers
A delicious combination of crispy bacon, sweet brown sugar, and crunchy crackers, perfect as a snack or appetizer.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 10 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Non-vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 strips thick-cut bacon
- 20 buttery crackers (e.g., Ritz)
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare a baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper or aluminum foil.
- Cook the bacon on the sheet for about 20 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- Mix together brown sugar, honey, and black pepper in a small bowl until a paste forms.
- Coat the bacon with the brown sugar mixture after 20 minutes.
- Place crackers on the baking sheet around the bacon.
- Finish baking for another 10-15 minutes until crispy.
- Cool the bacon and crackers for a few minutes before serving.
- Serve the candied bacon on top of the crackers.
Notes
Experiment with adding cayenne for spice or using maple syrup instead of honey. These can be made ahead of time; just bake fresh for serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 crackers with bacon
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: bacon, appetizer, party food, sweet and savory