Description
Maple Candied Bacon Crackers are an irresistible treat that combines sweet, smoky, and salty flavors with a delightful crunch.
Ingredients
Scale
- 24 buttery rectangular crackers, such as Club or Ritz
- 8 slices bacon, cut into thirds
- 1/3 cup pure maple syrup
- 1/3 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
- Pinch cayenne pepper, optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil and set a wire rack on top.
- Place crackers evenly in a single layer on the wire rack.
- Set one piece of bacon atop each cracker.
- In a small bowl, combine maple syrup, brown sugar, black pepper, and cayenne pepper if using.
- Generously spoon or brush the maple-brown sugar mixture over each bacon-topped cracker.
- Bake for 18 to 22 minutes until bacon is crisp and topping is bubbling and caramelized. Monitor closely to avoid burning.
- Allow crackers to cool for 5 minutes on the rack before serving.
Notes
- Ready in just half an hour including prep and bake time
- Uses five main ingredients you can find in most supermarkets
- Perfect mashup of sweet smoky salty flavors with an irresistible crunch
- No complicated steps or special cooking skills needed
- High in protein and flavor but easy to double for crowds
- Crackers act as sponges soaking up every drop of glaze
- Bacon stays tender yet crisp thanks to the oven rack
- Best made in small batches so every bite stays caramelized
- Lining the pan is a must for easy cleanup
- Watch closely the last few minutes as the sugar can burn quickly
- Try drizzling a touch of extra maple syrup onto crackers just before serving for even more shine and flavor
- Always bake on a rack to keep crackers crispy underneath
- If stacking for transport, layer crackers with parchment so the glaze does not stick
- That little pinch of cayenne makes all the difference when you want your Bacon Crackers to taste bakery-quality at home
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cracker
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg