Description
Savory bacon crackers deliver an irresistible crunch that elevates snack time from ordinary to extraordinary. Salt-kissed, crisp bites promise a delightful flavor journey you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 lb thin-cut bacon, cut in halves or thirds
- 1 sleeve buttery rectangular crackers (like Club crackers)
Sweetener:
- ½ cup light brown sugar, packed
Spice (Optional):
- 1 pinch cayenne pepper or black pepper for heat
Instructions
- Calibrate the oven temperature to 275F (135C) and equip a baking sheet with aluminum foil, then position a wire rack on top for optimal heat circulation.
- Arrange crackers on a sanitized workspace and meticulously encase each cracker with a single strip of bacon, ensuring complete but snug coverage.
- Position the bacon-wrapped crackers with the seam facing downward on the prepared wire rack to maintain structural integrity.
- Delicately dust each bacon-draped cracker with a gentle sprinkle of brown sugar, offering an optional enhancement of cayenne or black pepper for those desiring a spicy kick.
- Transfer the prepared rack to the preheated oven and roast for approximately 45-55 minutes, monitoring until the bacon transforms into a perfectly crisp, golden-brown texture.
- Remove from the oven and allow the crackers to rest momentarily, recognizing that the residual heat will continue to crisp the bacon, creating an even more delectable crunch.
- Serve warm and enjoy the harmonious blend of salty bacon and crisp cracker base.
Notes
- Experiment with different cracker types like water crackers, wheat thins, or buttery crackers for varied textures and flavors.
- Use thick-cut bacon for a meatier bite and ensure it fully wraps around the cracker without overlapping too much.
- Control spice levels by adjusting cayenne pepper amount or substituting with smoked paprika for a milder heat profile.
- Drain excess bacon grease on paper towels after baking to reduce oiliness and enhance crispiness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg