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Bacon Crackers

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"These sweet, crisp bacon and cracker treats are simple to make and outrageously delicious!" — Gayle Woodle

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Original recipe makes 30 servings Change Servings

1 (16 ounce) package buttery round crackers
1 pound sliced bacon, cut into thirds

1 pound brown sugar

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Directions

Preheat oven to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C).
Arrange the crackers in a single layer on a large baking sheet. Top each cracker with 1/3 slice bacon, and sprinkle desired amount of brown sugar over all.
Bake 1 hour in the preheated oven, or until browned and crisp. Serve warm.

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PREP 15 mins
COOK 1 hr
READY IN 1 hr 15 mins

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In the South, this is also a variation on "pig candy." My friends & I prefer the savory version, also called "Bow Ties": wrap the bacon around Club-style crackers & sprinkle w/ Parmesan cheese. As the bacon cooks, it shrinks, & the cracker resembles a bow tie. Depending on your bacon (quality/thickness), they could possibly bake up to 2 hrs, even. These keep incredibly well for several days in an airtight container.

—DawnieB

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Aug 03, 2005

These are ok. I liked the simplicity, but I didn't really like the sweet/salty combination. Some family members liked them, so I will try it again. Here are some things I will try next time. I will add some chili powder to the brown sugar to add some spice. I will also cook the crackers on a cooling rack placed in a cookie sheet so the crackers won't soak up so much fat from the bacon. I might also try another reviewer's suggestion and do a few with parmesan instead of sugar.

—thecooley

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Jan 01, 2007

Wow - this one surprised me. I took earlier advice and lined CLUB rectangular crackers (better fit for bacon) on a cookie cooling rack over a baking sheet lined with parchment, just in case of the bacon grease factor. Only made about 30 of them, and that said, used about 8 slices applewood smoked bacon, cut into fourths, and they fit well on the cracker. Did a light dash of cayenne for some heat, then sprinkled with brown sugar, and cooked for an hour. I think you could up the heat a little on your oven (275?), or just broil them at the end to caramelize the brown sugar a little more. The crackers weren't soggy, and they were quite good and easy to make, with hardly any mess or grease on the pan. I think the choice of lean bacon is key to this one. Smokey, sweet, crunchy and little heat from the cayenne. I'll definitely do this one again. Note - for me, they tasted better warm than cold, but they reheat well and quickly.

—j

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Dec 28, 2006

Have made these many times and found out from the beginning it does not take ANYWHERE near the whole pound of brown sugar. For the last batch I used the new oval crackers with a "rim". Worked GREAT. I also add a bit of cayenne and black pepper to the brown sugar before "lightly" sprinkling over bacon....now you have sweet, salty, smoky AND spicy!!!! Have also mixed some Penzey's Fox Point seasoning with the sugar before baking. Superb.

—Nanaw,too

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Nov 11, 2005

Served these at a party and everyone went GAGA over them! I don't think anybody had less than thirds! I'm glad I made 3 batches!!! We used Club crackers because of the good fit with the bacon slices. Fabulous with light brown sugar & thick sliced bacon! Extremely easy & makes a grand impression!!!

—GRADYSMOM

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Nov 23, 2004

I have made these before, but was just reminded of them by a friend. My original recipe called for a rectangular cracker, such as a waverly, It's easier to wrap the bacon. The other great thing about my original recipe was that you could make these up to 3 days ahead of time and store them in an airtight container at room temperature. You can serve them right from the tin or heat them up a bit in a low oven right before serving. It's a great make ahead treat!!

—Kathy W.

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Mar 24, 2005

Everyone went CRAZY over these at my party. One tip for people who like bacon as lean as possible--don't "wrap" the bacon around the cracker; the bacon on the bottom will still be a litte fatty. Just lay the bacon on top, as in the original recipe. And SPRINKLE just a little brown sugar. Too much, and it won't melt. These are SOOOO good.

—Carolyn1

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Apr 26, 2005

Wasn't expecting much out of this recipe because there wasn't that much going into it but boy were we surprised! Delicious. I definitely will be making again. Used thick sliced maple flavored bacon and Townhouse crackers. Baked at 350 since I had another dish in the oven.

—JDVMD

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Nutrition

Calories
204 kcal
10%

Carbohydrates
23.8 g
8%

Cholesterol
10 mg
3%

Fat
11 g
17%

Fiber
0.3 g
1%

Protein
2.7 g
5%

Sodium
267 mg
11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Bacon Crackers

Serving Size: 1/30 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 30
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 204
Calories from Fat: 99

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 11g 17 %
Saturated Fat 3.1g 15 %
Cholesterol 10mg 3 %
Sodium 267mg 11 %
** Potassium 52mg 1 %
Total Carbohydrates 23.8g 8 %
Dietary Fiber 0.3g 1 %
Protein 2.7g 5 %
Sugars 15.6g
Vitamin A < 1 %
Vitamin C 0 %
Calcium 3 %
Iron 8 %
** Thiamin 6 %
Niacin 11 %
** Vitamin B6 2 %
** Magnesium 1 %
** Folate < 1 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.