Glazed Bacon Crackers, or man candy as I like to call them, are an addictive, salty, crunchy, explosion of flavor. They are like a work of art.
This Glazed Bacon Crackers is the perfect easy appetizer. Truly, they have it all. Everything you could want in one crisp bite.
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What We Love About This Appetizer Recipe
These bacon crackers are the perfect game day treat. Offering a meaty, salty, sweet and hot, crunch which is so satisfying. They truly engage all the senses.
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Here are some cool bacon facts..
- 15 Minute Snack: Perfect for your Super Bowl Party, Christmas Eve or any party.
- Easy Ingredients: All found in pantry or refrigerator.
- Family Friendly: If you have bacon lovers this bacon candy is the best.
- Adaptable: Can make it low-carb or lower calorie.
Ingredient Notes for Bacon Flavored Crackers
- Bacon: A package of bacon, do not use a thick cut bacon for this recipe.
- Townhouse crackers: Ritz crackers, Club crackers or any buttery cracker.
- Brown Sugar
- Cayenne pepper: If this spicy bacon cracker is too hot black pepper will work.
Equipment Needed for Bacon Flavored Crackers
How to Make Crackers with Bacon
These are the basic steps for making ritz crackers with bacon. Please refer to the recipe card below for more detailed instructions.
STEP 1: PREP
First, preheat the oven, then cut each bacon slice into quarters. Second, place a rack on top of a rimmed baking sheet.
STEP 2:TOPPING
Then place crackers on rack in a single layer and then place bacon on top of cracker and then in a small bowl, combine brown sugar and cayenne.
STEP 3: BAKE
Next, sprinkle a small amount of the brown sugar mixture on top of the bacon. Finally, bake at 400 degrees until bacon is crisp.
Prep and Storage Tips for this Spicy Bacon Crackers
HOW TO MAKE THIS RECIPE AHEAD OF TIME
No this is the type of treat you want pretty much right out of the oven, but not too hot.
HOW TO STORE THIS RECIPE
Store in an airtight container or ziptop bag at room temperature. They will last up to three days.
HOW TO FREEZE THIS RECIPE
Again, the best way to make this perfect snack is to make and eat them right away, for crisp crackers.
Frequently Asked Questions about this Brown Sugar Bacon Crackers
Truly this recipe is for the bacon lover and is hard to make healthier but you can use a gluten free cracker.
Any type of bacon, turkey, smoked, maple, whatever they type of flavor that you like.
Absolutely, simply adjust the recipe below to fit the party size that you need.
If it is too sweet lower the brown sugar or if you like the heat, add a little red pepper flake.
Expert Tips for Making This Bacon Wrapped Crackers Recipe
- Know your oven: Oven temperatures vary, so watch them for optimal doneness.
- Add Cheese: Cheese like romano or parmesan cheese are great on these.
- Spice: Feel free to make them a little spicier if you want to kick up the heat.
- Variation tip: Try a different flavor cracker, Townhouse makes a great many varieties. Alternatively, they have flavored flatbreads or other crispy crackers.
- Air Fryer: These would be great in the airfryer too. Bake at 350 for around 10 minutes.
What to Serve with Glazed Bacon Crackers
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Glazed Bacon Crackers
Ingredients
- 1 pound bacon
- 13.8 ounces box Townhouse crackers, 1 Box
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Instructions
- Cut each bacon slice into quarters
- Place a rack on top of a rimmed baking sheet
- Place crackers on rack – you can place them close together
- Place one bacon quarter on each cracker
- In a small bowl, combine brown sugar and cayenne
- Sprinkle a small amount of the brown sugar mixture on top of the bacon
- Bake at 400 degrees for 10 minutes or until bacon is crisp
Expert Tips
- Know your oven: Oven temperatures vary, so watch them for optimal doneness.
- Add Cheese: Cheese like romano or parmesan are great on these.
- Spice: Feel free to make them a little spicier if you want to kick up the heat.
- Variation tip: Try a different flavor cracker, Townhouse makes a great many varieties. Alternatively, they have flavored flatbreads or other crispy crackers.
- Air Fryer: These would be great in the airfryer too.
Estimated Nutritional Information
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This recipe is my personal adaption of an ethnic inspired recipe. It is not intended to be an authentic recipe. I’ve recreated this recipe because I enjoy the flavors and I want to encourage my readers to expand their tastes and try new flavor combinations. The recipe, ingredients and processes may have been adapted to make the recipe accessible for the average American. I have provided links to authentic versions of the recipe in the post above. I encourage you to visit these pages and learn more about the traditional version(s) of this recipe.
I would never have thought to serve crackers this way but talk about LEVELING UP your app game! These are AMAZING.
Ummmm where have these been all my life?! As a bacon lover I must make these!
These were a perfect snack for a get together! I love that they were something different from the usual, and everyone seemed to really like them.
I have a similar recipe that says to bake at 250 for 1 hour
Made these in advance, might not have been a good idea- crackers got soft. How do you store these? I’m going to try to freshen them up by placing on pan in oven at 400 for a few minutes…fingers crossed.
They are definitely better when made fresh. I like the idea of freshening them in the oven. That should be a good fix!
I mafe these and they are great. However I took them to the next level with a little jalapeno peper jelly on top
Why didn’t I think of that! Brilliant! I’ll bet they were awesome!
Tomorrow I’ll give it a go! Sounds yummy!
Awesome! Be sure to let me know what you think 🙂
I made two pans of this. My bacon curled up and the crackers got very dark. I lowered the temp to 350 and the crackers didn’t over-brown, but the bacon didn’t really crisp… but it was still tasty;.
I would put a little of the sugar mixture on the cracker as well
Hi, Love the look of your Easy Glazed Bacon Crackers!
How does the bacon stick to the cracker?
Thanks!
The brown sugar caramelizes and melts causing the bacon to adhere to the cracker.