Bacon Crackers

This candied bacon cracker recipe is the perfect tailgate dish or appetizer for all your game day parties. The combination of the sweet and salty flavors makes a crowd favorite.

This addictive appetizer only takes about an hour to bake. These brown sugar bacon crackers can also be made with a little heat. Add a teaspoon of cayenne pepper or slices of jalapeño for delicious flavor.

If you are looking for a treat that is a crowd pleaser, make this 3 ingredient appetizer. Try these other delicious appetizers 33 Puff Pastry Appetizers, Make Ahead Christmas Appetizers and Olive Garden Fried Lasagna Recipe.

Why We Love This Recipe

• Simple Ingredients – This basic recipe only requires 3 ingredients. Feel free to change or add ingredients to what you prefer.
• Easy to Make – This recipe is easy to make and perfect to make ahead of time.
• Perfect Appetizer – If you are looking for the best appetizer that is always a crowd favorite.

Ingredients

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Variations Ideas

• Crackers – We recommend choosing a buttery cracker to make this recipe. Club crackers or Toll house crackers are one of our favorites. Just make sure the bacon fits on the crackers.
• Bacon Wrapped Crackers – If you prefer you can wrap the bacon around the crackers and top with brown sugar.
• Spicy Crackers – If you prefer to have a little kick in your bacon crackers, add in cayenne peppers or jalapenos. We also like to top with hot honey or black pepper.
• Serving – This recipe is great for an appetizer, but you can also serve as a side to your favorite soup recipe.
• Seasoning – Top the crackers with ranch or parmesan cheese for added flavor.
• Cream Cheese – Spread cream cheese on the crackers and then top with bacon and brown sugar. This is a great twist on a delicious recipe.
• Turkey Bacon – You can substitute regular bacon for turkey bacon. The flavor may not be as rich but they are still full of flavor.

How to Make Bacon Crackers

• Step 1 – Heat Oven – Preheat the oven to 250 degrees Fahrenheit. 

• Step 2 – Prepare baking sheet – Place a cooling wire rack on top of a rimmed baking sheet. 

• Step 3 – Add Crackers – Place the crackers on the wire rack in a single layer. 

• Step 4 – Cut Bacon – Cut the slice bacon into thirds.  Place 1 piece of the bacon on top of each cracker. 

• Step 5 – Add Brown Sugar – Sprinkle the brown sugar on top. 

• Step 6 – Bake – Baking for 1 hour or until the bacon is browned and crisp. 

• Step 7 – Serve and Enjoy – Remove from the oven.  Cool slightly and serve while still warm.  

Recipe Tips

• Baking Sheet – Line baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil to prevent crackers from sticking. You can also place a cooling rack on top of baking sheet to bake.
• Cooking Bacon Crackers – Cook appetizer until bacon is cook crispy.
• Cut Bacon – Cut bacon to fit the crackers. You can usually cut the bacon into thirds.

How to Serve Bacon Crackers

This crispy, crunchy appetizer are great served for game day or a holiday party. Place the crackers on a cheese board or a charcuterie board for delicious flavor.

We love to serve with a ranch dip or a sour cream and onion dip.