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These delicious bacon crackers are beyond simple – just 4 ingredients and 10 minutes of prep for a fan-favorite appetizer!
Hard not to Love!
It’s no wonder our whole family is obsessed with these cheesy bacon crackers. They have cheese – bacon – and brown sugar!!
Not only do they taste delicious, but we love that there are only 4 ingredients and come together really quick making them one of our new go-to appetizers. Plus, the steps are simple (the kids love to take charge). Just layer and bake, and you’ll be in bacon heaven in no time!
Serve these as an afterschool snack, a late-night munchy (perfect for movie night) or for your next party. These also go great on a Charcuterie Board or served with other finger food appetizers like our Beanie Weenies and Deviled Eggs.
WHY WE LOVE IT:
- For EVERY occasion. These are perfect for game days and holidays. But let’s be real, any day is a great day for bacon!
- It doesn’t get any easier. You only need 4 ingredients and 10 minutes to prep. Now that’s a simple appetizer!
- Bacon and cheese! Do we need to say more?
Ingredients
PREP TIME: 10 minutes
COOK TIME: 40 minutes
- 1 pound thin-sliced bacon, cut into quarters – Do not use thick-cut bacon because it will take too long to cook.
- 36 buttery club crackers – or Ritz crackers
- 9 slices Colby Jack cheese, cut into 6 parts – or pepper jack or Mozzarella Cheese
- ½ cup light brown sugar – or dark brown sugar
- variations – sprinkle with red pepper flakes or add a slice of jalapeño
How to Make Bacon Crackers
- PREP. Preheat the oven to 300°F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil, add a wire rack on top of the foil, and spray with cooking spray.
- ASSEMBLE. Prepare 36 crackers by adding 1 slice of cheese to each cracker, followed by a quarter piece of bacon. Place assembled crackers on the cooling rack.
- BAKE. Once done, sprinkle the top of the bacon with ½ cup brown sugar and bake for 40-45 minutes until the bacon looks cooked, rotating the pan halfway through.
- Serve warm or at room temperature.
Pro Tip: Use a rack!
The crackers will burn by the time the bacon is cooked if you place them directly on the baking sheet so be sure to use a rack.
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Ingredients
- 1 pound thin-sliced bacon, cut into quarters
- 36 Club crackers
- 9 slices Colby Jack cheese, cut into 6 parts
- ½ cup light brown sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 300°F. Line a baking sheet with foil. Add a cooling rack on top of the foil and spray with cooking spray.
- Assemble crackers by adding a slice of cheese to each cracker, followed by a quarter piece of bacon. Place assembled crackers on the cooling rack.
- Once done, sprinkle the assembled crackers with brown sugar and bake for 40-45 minutes until the bacon looks cooked, rotating the pan halfway through.
- Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Recipe FAQ
Let the candy bacon crackers cool and store in an airtight container or Ziploc bag in the fridge for up to 3 days, or freeze for up to 4 weeks. Bring to room temp before serving.
