These simple yet delectable Candied Bacon Crackers are crazy addictive, and pack so much flavor into a little cracker. Buttery club crackers are topped with thick cut bacon, and a seasoned brown sugar topping that’s baked to perfection in under 30 minutes!
Serve these bacon brown sugar crackers up as a snack, game day appetizer, or make them to curb your family’s pre-dinner munchies, and watch as they savor every bite!
Recipe Notes:
Easy to Make – These only take 30 minutes and 4-5 ingredients to make! Seriously, what’s easier than that?
Bacon Lovers – This recipe is basically just an excuse to eat bacon as a snack!
Amazing Appetizer – Seriously, these bacon wrapped crackers are great to serve up before dinner and will keep your guests satisfied before the main event.
Viral Recipe – TikTok can’t get enough of this irresistible viral recipe!
Fit For A Gathering – This recipe is perfect for game days, holidays, parties, you name it! It’s a crowd pleaser at any event!
Making hors d’oeuvres just got a whole lot easier and more delicious than ever thanks to these candied bacon crackers! Caramelized bacon is one of life’s greatest pleasures, and when combined with the most superior crackers to exist, there’s just no way you can say no to making this recipe!
Ingredient Info
- Club Crackers – Club crackers are arguably the best crackers known to man, and perfectly bacon sized. If you don’t have club crackers, I recommend using Ritz crackers, saltines, or even graham crackers if you want to add a little extra sweetness to this recipe.
- Bacon – The thicker the cut, the better! You don’t want the slices too thin or else they’ll burn or become too crispy. Any flavor of bacon works well with this recipe, so if you have a favorite, go with it!
- Brown Sugar – Either light or dark brown sugar will work!
- Seasoning – Highly recommend getting the Kinder’s “The Blend” – Salt, Pepper & Garlic Rub for this recipe. However, any kind of peppery garlic rub / seasoning will work for this recipe.
- Provolone (Optional) – This is totally optional, but, adding a piece of provolone on top of the cracker and underneath the bacon totally elevates this recipe to another level!
Step by Step Instructions
- Start by preheating your oven to 375°F. Grab an oven safe wire rack and a large baking sheet and place the wire rack on top of the baking sheet. Doing this will allow the bacon grease to drip off, while preventing the crackers from becoming soggy.
- Lay out your bacon onto a cutting board, and cut each piece into 4 even slices.
- Place the club crackers evenly on the wire rack. Leave about 1 inch of space in between each cracker.
- Place a slice of bacon on top of each cracker.
- Grab a small mixing bowl. Add the brown sugar and the salt, pepper and garlic rub to the bowl and mix to combine.
- Sprinkle even amounts of the brown sugar topping on top of each bacon covered cracker. Make sure the bacon is evenly coated.
- Bake these in the oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the bacon is crisp, yet tender, and the top is caramelized. Make sure to watch these carefully to ensure they don’t burn. Remove them from the oven and allow them to cool for 5 minutes. Serve and enjoy!
Tips & Advice
Storage – Store the leftover crackers in an airtight container or baggie in the fridge for 3-4 days. You can reheat these, but they taste fine when chilled or at room temperature.
Candied Cracker Variations
Again, provolone is a great addition to this recipe when added underneath the bacon. Plus, you don’t have to change the recipe in any way. You can also use other cheeses like cheddar, gouda, or pepper jack for a sharper cheese flavor!
If you like spice, it’s also very common to bake a jalapeño slice on top of these crackers. Just press a thinly sliced jalapeño into the middle of the brown sugar coated bacon and bake as normal!
Equipment
For these easy caramelized bacon crackers, you’ll only need a few simple materials to make it!
FAQs
In this recipe, the candied bacon is made from the brown sugar topping that melts and bakes into the bacon leaving you with this sweet, crisp, candy-like bacon on top of the crackers!
Yes, they can be left out for a while if you’re serving them at a party or event, but after that they need to be stored in the fridge if you plan on eating any leftovers.
Serves Well With
Candied Bacon Crackers are typically served as an appetizer! Try serving them alongside your favorite savory dips like Spinach Artichoke Dip or Beer Cheese. If you’re looking for main course meals that pair perfectly with these classic crackers, check it out!
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- Honey Mustard Pork Chops
- Marry Me Chicken
- Chicken Spaghetti with Rotel
- Grilled Pork Tenderloin
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Candied Bacon Crackers
Ingredients
- 48 club crackers
- 12 slices thick cut bacon
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon Kinder’s "The Blend" – Salt, Pepper & Garlic Rub
- 10 slices provolone cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Start by preheating your oven to 375°F. Grab an oven safe wire rack and a large baking sheet and place the wire rack on top of the baking sheet. Doing this will allow the bacon grease to drip off, while preventing the crackers from becoming soggy.
- Lay out your bacon onto a cutting board, and cut each piece into 4 even slices.
- Place the club crackers evenly on the wire rack. Leave about 1 inch of space in between each cracker.
- Place a slice of bacon on top of each cracker.
- Grab a small mixing bowl. Add the brown sugar and the salt, pepper and garlic rub to the bowl and mix to combine.
- Sprinkle even amounts of the brown sugar topping on top of each bacon covered cracker. Make sure the bacon is evenly coated.
- Bake these in the oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the bacon is crisp, yet tender, and the top is caramelized. Make sure to watch these carefully to ensure they don’t burn. Remove them from the oven and allow them to cool for 5 minutes. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
Nutrition
The nutrition facts provided are calculated using a third-party tool and are estimates only. Actual nutritional content may vary based on the ingredients and brands you use, as well as portion sizes. For accurate results, please consult a registered dietitian or nutritionist.
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If you look at the photos, it clearly illustrates that it goes under the bacon!
Provolone (Optional) – This is totally optional, but, adding a piece of provolone on top of the cracker and underneath the bacon totally elevates this recipe to another level!
Love that tip!
Didn’t use provolone , did sprinkle red pepper flakes after it left the oven ; may try jalapeno slices too subbed 1/2 tsp salt, tsp pepper, tsp garlic powder for mix came out delicious!
If you’re going to include Provolone as optional, It would be helpful to describe how to use it. Does it go on top of or underneath the bacon on the cracker? Thanks.