When I need a quick, easy bacon appetizer to bring to a party, these candied bacon wrapped crackers are just the ticket.
People love the sweet, spicy, savory flavor of these tasty small bites, and best of all they’re super easy to make without a lot of fussing.
They’re similar to our Parmesan Bacon Crackers (also a favorite), but topped with a delectable spicy brown sugar glaze.
If you are a fan of candied bacon, be sure to check out our recipes for Billionaire Bacon, Cracked Bacon, Maple Candied Bacon, Million Dollar Bacon, and Jalapeno Bacon. So yummy!
Ingredients and Substitutions
A pound of regular sliced bacon – Smoked or unsmoked, cured or uncured – use your favorite bacon. Just use regular thinly sliced bacon for this recipe. Thick-cut bacon might not cook properly when doubled under the cracker.
Rectangular crackers – I used Chicken in a Bisket crackers, but you can also use buttery club crackers if you prefer.
Dark brown sugar – I like the slightly stronger flavor of brown sugar, but you can use light brown sugar if that’s what you have on hand.
Seasonings – I used cayenne pepper and black pepper to give the crackers a little spicy kick. You can skip this if you don’t want spicy flavor, or increase the amounts for more heat.
Equipment Needed
The only special piece of equipment you’ll need to make this bacon crackers recipe is a large rimmed baking pan with a wire baking rack that fits inside of it.
PRO TIP: Don’t use a cooling rack for cooking, as it might have a nonstick coating or be manufactured from metal that’s not food safe.
You’ll also need aluminum foil to line the pan for easy cleanup.
Step by Step Instructions
It’s not hard at all to make these bacon wrapped crackers. Here are the simple steps:
STEP 1: Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F and line a large rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil.
STEP 2: Cut the bacon strips to wrap around the crackers, doubling the layer on the cracker bottom. For me, one strip of bacon covered two crackers with some scraps left over. (You can use those pieces to make homemade bacon bits or bacon lardons.)
STEP 3: Arrange the bacon wrapped crackers on the rack fitted inside the foil lined baking sheet.
STEP 4: Combine the brown sugar, cayenne pepper and black pepper in a small bowl. Sprinkle brown sugar mixture generously over the crackers.
STEP 5: Bake until bacon is browned, about 15 minutes. (Your cooking time may vary depending on your bacon thickness.) Remove from oven, cool for 5 minutes, and turn over crackers using a spatula.
Note: In the second photo below, I have not yet turned the two crackers in the lower right corner so you can see how brown they are.
STEP 6: Sprinkle the bacon-topped crackers generously with the brown sugar mixture and return to oven. Cook until golden brown and crispy, about 15 more minutes.
STEP 7: Remove the pan from the oven and let the crackers cool for at least 5 minutes. You can serve them warm or at room temperature.
STEP 8: Transfer to a serving platter and enjoy! Makes about 2 dozen crackers.
Recipe Variations
Bacon Wrapped Cheese Crackers – Substitute cheese crackers for the rectangular crackers. A larger sized cracker (like Cheez-It Extra Big crackers) will work best so the bacon fits.
How to Store Leftovers
It’s hard to imagine that you’ll have any of these tasty morsels left over, but if you do you can store the crackers tightly wrapped or in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two days.
You can eat them cold or reheat in a 350 degree F oven on a baking sheet for about 8 minutes, or until hot.
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Candied Bacon Wrapped Crackers
Equipment
- large rimmed baking sheet
- wire cooking rack (not a cooling rack)
Ingredients
- 1 pound regular sliced bacon
- 24 rectangular crackers such as Chicken in a Biskit or club crackers
- 1/2 cup brown sugar packed
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F and line a large rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil.
- Cut the bacon strips to wrap around the crackers, doubling the layer on the cracker bottom.
- Arrange the bacon wrapped crackers on the rack fitted inside the foil lined baking sheet.
- Combine the brown sugar, cayenne pepper and black pepper in a small bowl. Sprinkle brown sugar mixture generously over the crackers.
- Bake until bacon is browned, about 15 minutes. (Your cooking time may vary depending on your bacon thickness.) Remove from oven, cool for 5 minutes, and turn over crackers using a spatula.
- Sprinkle the bacon-topped crackers generously with the brown sugar mixture and return to oven. Cook until golden brown and crispy, about 15 more minutes.
- Remove the pan from the oven and let the crackers cool for at least 5 minutes. Serve the crackers warm or at room temperature.
- Transfer to a serving platter and enjoy! Makes about 2 dozen crackers.
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Nutrition
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Nutrition Disclaimer: All nutritional information shared on this site is an approximation. I am not a certified nutritionist, and any nutritional information should be used as a general guideline.
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