We love these super-easy Parmesan bacon crackers, which always elicit oohs and ahhhs when you bring a plate of them to a gathering.
The bacon slow-cooks and turns perfectly brown and crispy, and the drippings infuse the crackers with divine bacon-y flavor. A sprinkling of Parmesan cheese adds even more savory flavor.
We like to use club crackers for this recipe, because the rectangular shape is the perfect fit for 1/3 slice of bacon. (If you like Chicken in a Biskit crackers, be sure to check out our recipe for Candied Bacon Wrapped Crackers, too!)
Why These Crispy Bacon Cracker Snacks are Worth Making
- You can make them ahead of time, so you can enjoy the party.
- They’re simple to assemble and bake.
- Your friends will rave about these bacon crackers. Promise!
- They freeze well (see directions below).
The Ingredients You’ll Need
You might already have the three ingredients on hand to make these tasty appetizers: thick sliced bacon, club crackers and shredded Parmesan cheese. You’ll love how these simple ingredients make such tasty appetizers!
Step by Step Directions
After preheating the oven to 250 degrees F, arrange the crackers in a single layer on two parchment paper-lined baking sheets.
Sprinkle each cracker with a teaspoon of shredded Parmesan cheese and top with 1/3 slice bacon.
Sprinkle the bacon with a little more Parmesan cheese.
Bake for an hour, or until bacon is browned and crisp.
Drain on paper towels, cool for 5 to 10 minutes (crackers will crisp as they cool), and serve.
Pro Tips for Success
Sometimes raw bacon that has been wrapped in a plastic package will have excess moisture. Blotting it with paper towels first will help up cook up nice and crisp.
If some of the bacon crackers cook faster than others, simply remove the crispy ones, rearrange the remaining crackers and continue baking until brown and crispy.
Freezing and Reheating Directions
After cooking the bacon crackers, cool them completely on a wire rack. Stack them inside a zip lock freezer bag and tuck them in the freezer. They will freeze nicely for 3 to 4 weeks.
To reheat the crackers, remove them from the freezer, arrange them on a baking sheet and let them thaw for 15 minutes. Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F and heat them until they’re hot and crispy, about 15 to 20 minutes.
Bacon Holiday Appetizers
These bacon crackers are a perfect holiday hors d’oeuvre recipe, and they join some of our other favorites such as:
FAQs
Can I make these bacon crackers with regular sliced bacon instead of thick sliced?
Yes, just reduce your cooking time and keep an eye on them toward the end of cooking so the bacon doesn’t overcook.
You sure can. The club crackers’ rectangular shape makes them a good fit for the bacon, but feel free to experiment with other cracker shapes and sizes.
Yes. You can even use the grated cheese in the green can if that’s all you have on hand.
This appetizer recipe is adapted from the original recipe in BENSA founder Eliza Cross’s bestselling cookbook 101 Things To Do With Bacon (Gibbs Smith, publisher).
Be sure to check out our HUGE roundup of 52 Best Bacon Appetizers!
You might also enjoy the Crackers with Bacon web story.
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Parmesan Bacon Crackers
Equipment
- 2 large baking sheets
- Cutting board
- parchment paper
- paper towels
Ingredients
- 36 buttery rectangular crackers, like club crackers
- 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- 12 strips thick-sliced bacon, cut into thirds
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 250 degrees F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Arrange 18 crackers in a single layer on each of the two baking sheets.
- Sprinkle each cracker with a generous teaspoon of Parmesan cheese and top with 1/3 slice bacon. Sprinkle each bacon slice with a pinch more Parmesan cheese.
- Bake for an hour, or until bacon is browned and crisp.
- Drain on paper towels and serve warm. Makes 36 pieces.
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Oh wow this is genius!! I know that this will be made on repeat at my house, thank you so much for the recipe!!
There are so many details that you have provided in this bacon crackers post that will ease the making of it. I am sure it is a perfect appetizer as well.
Perfect party idea. Very creative and exciting to make too. Quick and yummy.
Really nice bacon recipe! These crackers are such a treat!
This is such an amazing snack! I will definitely be making that a lot
Such a fantastic appetizer for gatherings and celebrations! The flavors with the bacon and parmesan are incredible, and I love how easily the crackers come together.
I love the combination of ingredients in these crackers. SO delicious.
This was such a unique and unexpected recipe! Such a delicious snack, indeed; bring on the bacon!
I make these crackers for every party, and everyone always loves them! They’re always the first thing gone!
I love this recipe so much! Bacon and parmesan makes such a great combination.
The perfect crunchy appetizer for game day – and the club crackers give it such a nice buttery flavor, too!
This was the perfect last-minute appetizer for the football I went to. Thanks for the clever recipe.
So glad you enjoyed these crispy bacon crackers. Thank you for commenting!
So easy to make and very delicious! I mean…you can’t really go wrong with bacon.
It’s true what they say – bacon makes everything better!
These are so good for sharing at any gathering. They are perfect portion of salty goodness.
Thank you! You can’t beat the salty goodness of bacon, right Seema?
I never thought of topping crackers and re-baking them.
Those crackers get good and crispy, don’t they?
Parmesan AND bacon? What an amazing combination!
The flavors really compliment each other, don’t they? Thanks for your comment!