Description
Savory bacon crackers provide a crispy, irresistible snack perfect for parties and gatherings. Salty, smoky flavors combine with buttery cracker bases, creating an addictive appetizer you won’t be able to stop eating.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8–10 slices bacon (high-quality)
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 30 Townhouse or Club crackers (rectangular shape)
- 1 tsp (teaspoon) red pepper chili flakes (optional)
- 1 pinch freshly ground pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C), preparing for crispy bacon-topped crackers.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper, then position a wire rack on top for optimal air circulation.
- Distribute Clubhouse crackers evenly across the wire rack, ensuring no overlapping.
- Slice bacon into thirds or quarters, depending on cracker and bacon dimensions.
- Center a bacon piece on each cracker, creating a uniform layer of coverage.
- Thoroughly coat bacon with brown sugar, ensuring complete and even distribution for caramelization.
- Optional: Sprinkle red pepper chili flakes and ground pepper for an added spicy kick.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, watching for bacon crispness and sugar melting.
- Remove from oven and let crackers cool to room temperature, allowing flavors to settle and textures to crisp.
- Serve and enjoy the sweet, savory, and potentially spicy appetizer.
Notes
- Ensure bacon thickness remains consistent for even cooking, preventing some pieces from burning while others stay undercooked.
- Use thick-cut bacon for a meatier texture and more substantial bite on the crackers.
- Consider using low-sodium bacon to control salt levels, especially for those watching their sodium intake.
- Experiment with different spice combinations like smoked paprika or garlic powder for unique flavor variations.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 30
- Calories: 92 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 135 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.2 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 0.3 g
- Protein: 2.8 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg