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    Home » Recipes » Appetizer Recipes

    Candied Bacon Crackers

    January 13, 2021 Updated: February 5, 2021 By Katie Crenshaw 4 Comments

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    Bacon. Need I really say more? These crunchy sweet and salty candied bacon crackers are easy to make. This recipe will be the next go-to recipe for all of your parties.
    Bacon. Need I really say more? These crunchy sweet and salty candied bacon crackers are easy to make. This recipe will be the next go-to recipe for all of your parties.

    Bacon. Need I really say more?

    These crunchy sweet and salty candied bacon crackers are easy to make.

    This appetizer recipe will be the next go-to recipe for all of your parties.

    bacon crackers stacked on rectangular white plate with a yellow napkin to the side

    Everyone loves this naughty little indulgence.

    They are so good everyone will leave asking for the recipe.

    Make them for your next food party gathering.

    ingredients for candied bacon crackers

    Ingredients

    This is what you need to make them.

    • Club Crackers- Some people use ritz, but I find these to be the best.
    • Bacon- use a thinner bacon. If it is too thick, it will take too long to cook and the crackers will burn. Or the bacon will not candy correctly
    • Brown Sugar-use generously. As it melts it will harden and candy the bacon.
    • Red Pepper Flakes- optional. I like sweet and spicy. For mild, omit the peppers.
    • Pepper-adds just another small level of flavor

    Watch how to make candied bacon crackers

    steps to make candied bacon crackers

    Steps

    Follow these easy steps to make candied bacon crackers.

    1. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.
    2. Top it with wire rack.
    3. Align crackers on a wire rack set.
    4. Cut bacon into thirds or fourths depending on the length of your cracker and the bacon. Place a piece of bacon in the center of each cracker length wise.
    5. Sprinkle enough brown sugar on each slice of bacon to completely cover the bacon. (This will caramelize and stick the bacon to the cracker.)
    6. If you like a bit of heat with your sweet, sprinkle a small amount of red pepper chili flakes and pepper on each cracker.
    7. Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until brown sugar is melted and bacon is crisp.
    8. Allow crackers to cool before serving.
    white platter placed over a yellow napkin with candied bacon crackers stacked on top of the platter

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    Note: If you do not use the rack, you will burn your crackers by the time the bacon is cooked. The parchment paper or tin foil helps with the mess and clean up.

    If you don't have a wire rack that fits in a baking sheet, try this one:  Goson Bakeware Baking, Cooling , Oven Roasting, Broiler Rack, 8in by 10in, Cross Wire, Chrome, Pack of 2, Compatible with Various Baking Sheets Oven Pans

     Homemade bacon crackers make great tailgate food.

    Great tailgate food

    I knew this recipe would be a hit for the men. What man doesn't like bacon?

    Add in the crunch and I have won them over.

    That is why these bacon crackers make a great tailgate food for your football parties.

    What I was surprised by was how many women love this recipe. 

    I made a batch for my sweet Garden Club ladies when I was co-hosting one of our meetings.

    I was responsible for the food; big surprise right?

    They don't eat much typically, so I thought I would be stuck with a bunch of leftovers.

    Those little women ate everyone of those crackers. They loved them.

    I was asked repeatedly for the recipe. I was so pleased.

    When you make these, don't blame me for becoming addicted!

    This bacon cracker recipe make a great appetizer, tailgate dish, and party food.

    You are going to love them! You are welcome! xoxo

    Like this recipe? Try some of these other bacon recipe favorites:

    • Maple Glazed Bacon Cream Cheese Danish 
    • Bacon Wrapped Dates Stuffed with Manchego
    • Bacon, Fig Jam, and Goat Cheese Bruschetta
    • Calico Beans Recipe
    • Bison, Bacon, and Pot Roast Paleo Chili 
    • Instant Pot Southern Fried Cabbage
    • Bacon Ranch Potato Salad

    Please leave me a comment below if you make these candied bacon crackers and tell me what you thought about it. I would love to hear back, and so would my readers.

    Also post your picture of your crackers on Instagram or Facebook, and tag @aforkstale with #aforkstale hashtags! I will share with my followers! xoxo!

    Candied Bacon Crackers

    Candied Bacon Crackers

    Bacon. Need I really say more? These crunchy sweet and salty candied bacon crackers are easy to make. This appetizer recipe will be the next go-to recipe for all of your parties.
    4.79 from 28 votes
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    Course: Appetizer
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 20 minutes
    Total Time: 30 minutes
    Servings: 30
    Calories: 47kcal
    Author: Katie Crenshaw

    Ingredients

    • 30 Townhouse or Club crackers rectangle shape
    • 8-10 slices of bacon
    • ½ cup brown sugar
    • 1 teaspoon red pepper chili flakes optional
    • pinch of pepper

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 350.
    • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.
    • Top it with wire rack.
    • Align 30 clubhouse crackers on a wire rack set.
    • Cut 8-10 slices of bacon into thirds or fourths depending on the length of your cracker and the bacon. Place a piece of bacon in the center of each cracker length wise.
    • Sprinkle enough brown sugar on each slice of bacon to completely cover the bacon. (This will caramelize and stick the bacon to the cracker.
    • If you like a bit of heat with your sweet, sprinkle a small amount of red pepper chili flakes and pepper on each cracker.
    • Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until brown sugar is melted and bacon is crisp.
    • Allow crackers to cool before serving.

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    Notes

    If you do not use the rack, you will burn your crackers by the time the bacon is cooked.
    The parchment paper or tin foil helps with the mess and clean up.

    Nutrition- Nutrition info is based on estimation only.

    Calories: 47kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 0g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 3mg | Sodium: 58mg | Potassium: 16mg | Fiber: 0g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 0IU | Calcium: 3mg | Iron: 0.1mg
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