Description
Crispy crackers meet irresistible candied bacon in this mouthwatering Southern-style appetizer that blends sweet and salty flavors. Guests will devour these addictive bites, craving more of the perfectly caramelized bacon crunch.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat Protein:
- 1 pound (lb) / 454 grams bacon
Crackers and Sugar:
- 1 box buttery crackers
- 1 cup brown sugar
Spices:
- 1 teaspoon (tsp) chili powder
Instructions
- Prepare the oven to 350°F, ensuring a consistent temperature for optimal cooking.
- Slice bacon into bite-sized fragments, creating uniform pieces for even coating and cooking.
- Create a spicy-sweet blend by combining brown sugar with chili powder in a mixing vessel.
- Thoroughly coat each bacon segment in the sugar and spice mixture, ensuring complete coverage.
- Arrange the seasoned bacon pieces strategically atop individual crackers, positioning them carefully.
- Transfer the prepared crackers to a baking sheet, maintaining proper spacing between each item.
- Slide the tray into the preheated oven and roast for 10-15 minutes, watching for the bacon to transform into a crispy, caramelized texture.
- Remove from the oven and allow the candied bacon crackers to cool completely, which will help them set and develop a satisfying crunch.
- Once cooled, serve immediately to enjoy the perfect balance of sweet, spicy, and savory flavors.
Notes
- Swap bacon for turkey bacon to create a lighter version that’s lower in fat but still packed with flavor.
- Experiment with different spices like smoked paprika or cayenne pepper to customize the heat level and add unexpected depth to the crackers.
- Line your baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup and to prevent the crackers from sticking, ensuring a perfect crispy texture every time.
- Store these delicious snacks in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, though they’re best enjoyed fresh and warm right out of the oven.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-15 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 343
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg