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Bacon Crackers are the easiest appetizer ever! Crackers are topped with bacon and brown sugar to create this yummy, sweet, and porky treat!
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Pig Candy Crackers
Candied brown sugar bacon crackers are a Southern staple. Thet are perfect for parties, holidays, and game day!
This recipe uses club crackers, but any buttery cracker would work fine in this recipe. You can also spice things up a bit by adding a bit of cayenne pepper or ground black pepper with the brown sugar. Mmmm!
No matter what, be sure you make plenty because they always go fast! Let me show you how to make them …
Pig Candy Recipe
- club crackers
- sliced bacon
- brown sugar
How to make Bacon Crackers
Time needed: 1 hour and 20 minutes
Serve warm or at room temperature.How to make Bacon Crackers
- Preheat oven.
Preheat oven to 250° F.
- Top crackers with bacon and brown sugar.
Arrange the crackers on a cooling rack over a baking sheet in a single layer. Top each cracker with 1/3 slice bacon, and evenly sprinkle the desired amount of brown sugar over the top.
- Bake.
Bake for 1 hour or until browned and crisp.
- Serve.
Serve warm or at room temperature.
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Recipe Notes
- Want a spicy-sweet flavor? Add a bit of ground black pepper or cayenne pepper over the brown sugar.
Bacon Crackers: FAQs
In a ziptop bag or airtight container in the refrigerator.
They never last very long whenever we share them! But should you need to store them, they are okay at room temperature for a couple of hours. You can refrigerate them for longer – about 3 days. You can heat them up slightly again in the oven if you want.
Actually, yes! Prepare the recipe as directed and allow the crackers to cool completely. Place the crackers in a large ziptop bag or airtight freezer-safe container for up to one month. When ready to serve, thaw the crackers and place them on a baking sheet in a 250F oven for about 10-15 minutes or until heated through.
Sure! This recipe calls for club crackers, but any buttery kind of cracker would be great in this recipe.
How did you like this recipe
Isn’t this recipe so good with all of its sweet and salty porkiness? If you gave this recipe a try, I would love for you to drop a comment down below with your feedback!
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Bacon Crackers (aka Pig Candy Crackers)
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Ingredients
- 1 package club crackers, 13.7 oz.
- 1 pound sliced bacon, cut into thirds
- brown sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 250° F.
- Arrange the crackers on a cooling rack over a baking sheet in a single layer. Top each cracker with 1/3 slice bacon, and evenly sprinkle the desired amount of brown sugar over the top.
- Bake for 1 hour or until browned and crisp.
- Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- Want a spicy-sweet flavor? Add a bit of ground black pepper or cayenne pepper over the brown sugar.
- Store any leftover crackers in a ziptop bag or airtight container in the refrigerator.
Storage
These crackers never last long whenever we serve them. But, if you need to store them, they are okay at room temperature for a couple of hours. You can refrigerate them for longer – about 3 days. You can also freeze them for up to one month.To freeze
Prepare the recipe as directed and allow the crackers to cool completely. Place the crackers in a large ziptop bag or airtight freezer-safe container for up to one month. When ready to serve, thaw the crackers and place them on a baking sheet in a 250F oven for about 10-15 minutes or until heated through.Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
These Bacon Crackers look absolutely delicious! I can’t wait to try making them for my next gathering. The sweet and salty combo of the bacon with the crackers sounds irresistible. Thanks for sharing this recipe!
These Bacon Crackers are an absolute game-changer! I made them for a party, and they disappeared in no time. The combination of sweet and smoky flavors is delightful. Can’t wait to make them again for my next gathering!
Wow, these Bacon Crackers look absolutely delicious! I can’t wait to try making them for my next gathering. The combination of sweet and savory is just mouthwatering. Thanks for sharing the recipe!
These Bacon Crackers look absolutely delicious! I can’t wait to try making them for my next gathering. Combining sweet and savory is always a winner in my book. Thanks for sharing this recipe!