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How to make bacon crackers

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Hey y’all!  Today I am sharing  how to make bacon crackers.  My friend Laurian has been making these  for years.

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I tell ya this friend of mine knows the good stuff!

These bacon crackers will leave your party guests oohhing ahhing and asking what are these tasty little bites?

Laurian is the same friend that turned me on to the dump cakes, fried green tomatoes and dorito casserole.

These bacon crackers are always a huge request.  Rightfully  so, we like to call them the crack crackers.

Joking of course, but they are just that addicting.

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Try them and let me know what a huge hit they were! You can check out my recipe archives while you are here.  

I RECOMMEND a wire rack for this recipe.

RECIPE:

Ingredients:

Townhouse butter crackers OR Keebler butter crackers are fine too. Square or oval type.
1 package of bacon
Brown sugar
Cayenne pepper

Directions:

Butter Crackers (1) pkg regular bacon Brown Sugar Cayenne Pepper. Heat the oven to 350°F. Place crackers end to end on a wire rack set into a rimmed cookie sheet.Slice the bacon into thirds. Place a sliver of the cut bacon lengthwise on each cracker, Sprinkle a generous amount of brown sugar onto the bacon topped crackers. Then lightly sprinkle with cayenne pepper (be careful!!! Gets HOT quick!!) Bake until the sugar begins to melt & the bacon becomes crisp. Remove the pan from the oven and allow the crackers to cool on the rack before eating. These go quick!!! Best to make a double or even three batches!! ALWAYS A HIT AT ANY PARTY OR AT HOME WITH A NICE CRISP SALAD!! ENJOY!!!

NOTES: Cut the bacon into third or fourths and use the less expensive thinner bacon! (I know I know….GASP!!) make sure it is the length of the cracker and doesn’t overlap. The brown sugar should be a good layer….the weight, as it melts into the bacon, helps it lay flat! bacon crackers also make an awesome light lunch or dinner with a good crisp salad!

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  1. laurie says

    May 29 at 7:23 am

    yummo! these would be a hit in this house for sure!!!!!

    Reply
  2. Cindy says

    May 29 at 8:24 am

    Ooh, gotta try these! Looks so good! Hugs and blessings, Cindy

    Reply
  3. kelly arent (copper roof interiors) says

    May 29 at 8:27 am

    Oh my gosh Debbie……my family is going to LOVE these! Ok….roughly..how much brown sugar…a tsp per cracker?? Wow…now I have seen it all in regards to bacon! Ha!! I found a recipe awhile ago with bacon wrapped around a donut!!
    Thanks for sharing this goodness!!

    Reply
    • debbiedoo's says

      May 29 at 10:52 am

      I would say that is about right. Laurian does this by eye at this point so she just takes a nice heaping sprinkle to them.

      Reply
  4. Dawn Cain says

    May 29 at 8:28 am

    I have never heard of such a thing. They look delicious. Everything is better with bacon on it 🙂

    Reply
  5. Amy says

    May 29 at 8:30 am

    When I first saw Bacon crackers, I thought, yum! When I saw that there is brown sugar on there, I thought YUM! Sounds like a hit to me!

    Reply
  6. Patty Lucas says

    May 29 at 8:43 am

    These sound delicious. I make something like that but with the bacon wrapped around little sausage and then sprinkled with brown sugar – no cayenne. I will try the crackers next time. Thanks.

    Reply
  7. [email protected] says

    May 29 at 8:44 am

    You had me at bacon!!!….I have got to try this … looks fantastic!!!…thanks for the recipe from a real bacon lover!!!

    Reply
  8. the cape on the corner says

    May 29 at 9:49 am

    whoa. must. try. this!

    Reply
  9. Linda says

    May 29 at 9:52 am

    WOW! Another brilliant idea! I had these with cracked black pepper and they were amazing. I never thought or heard of the sugar/cayenne recipe.

    Reply
  10. JP says

    May 29 at 10:19 am

    These look nice and easy…I’m saving them to my pinterest board and will let you know how they made out when I try them!
    JP

    Reply
  11. Kathy says

    May 29 at 10:58 am

    My kids are going to love these! thanks so much for the recipe!

    Reply
  12. Jane's Adventures in Dinner says

    May 29 at 1:15 pm

    Ok, how have these not been part of my life before now.

    Reply
  13. Cynthia says

    May 29 at 1:20 pm

    Debbie these look fantastic, my hubby will love them and so will the rest of my family. Thanks for the recipe, PINNED!!!

    Cynthia

    Reply
  14. Lisa says

    May 29 at 2:36 pm

    A DEFINITE must do !! Thanks for passing along!

    Reply
  15. Claire @ A Little Claireification says

    May 29 at 6:40 pm

    OMGeee. I die. Are you kidding me?? I need these NOW. Pinned!

    Reply
  16. Angela says

    May 31 at 11:11 am

    Oh gosh, I’m definitely trying these!!!~~Angela

    Reply
  17. Tonie Tibbo says

    June 1 at 12:34 pm

    On my way out to purchase crackers and bacon …… Sounds so good!

    Reply
    • debbiedoo's says

      June 1 at 1:43 pm

      Enjoy!!!

      Reply
      • Anonymous says

        December 16 at 12:32 pm

        Can you make these day before party?

        Reply
        • debbiedoo's says

          December 16 at 12:53 pm

          Yes, you can! Just put them in a ziplock or a sealed container to keep fresh

          Reply
  18. josh says

    June 2 at 4:52 pm

    approximately how long do these need to bake for?

    Reply
    • debbiedoo's says

      June 2 at 7:16 pm

      As indicated until brown sugar is melted and bacon is crispy. Ovens indeed vary so you have to keep a watchful eye. They do not take that long though. Just don’t burn the crackers.

      Reply
  19. Ava says

    June 10 at 9:23 pm

    Debbie,

    Is the bacon raw when placed on the cracker?

    Reply
    • debbiedoo's says

      June 10 at 9:36 pm

      Yes raw bacon, it cooks on the crackers.

      Reply
  20. Bliss says

    July 15 at 5:46 pm

    I don’t know how I missed this recipe, but now that I have found it that doesn’t matter. Pinned.

    Reply
  21. Cheryl says

    August 14 at 10:52 pm

    Can I use turkey bacon for these?

    Reply
    • debbiedoo's says

      August 14 at 11:11 pm

      Not sure honestly. I do believe it is the bacon fat and juices that really make these what they are.

      Reply
  22. Liz Vincent says

    August 21 at 8:51 pm

    What are butter crackers?
    We dont have them in australia so what can i substitute them with?
    Liz

    Reply
    • debbiedoo's says

      August 21 at 9:41 pm

      I am not sure really. I think you need these kind of crackers because they have a tad more oils in them.

      Reply
  23. Sandra Freeman says

    August 28 at 10:42 am

    I don’t have any kind of wire rack to use on this recipe. In case I can’t find one today or tomorrow, is there possibly any other way to cook these? I plan to make these for a football party Saturday. Thanks!

    Reply
    • debbiedoo's says

      August 28 at 1:42 pm

      They have to be on the wire rack otherwise the crackers will burn on the bottom.

      Reply
  24. Judy says

    October 11 at 5:25 pm

    Where do you find the rack to purchase?

    Reply
    • debbiedoo's says

      October 11 at 5:31 pm

      You can find them at Walmart!

      Reply
  25. Danielle Vann says

    October 13 at 6:38 pm

    Thank you so much for sharing! I made these last night and they were amazing! I was surprised at how long they had to cook. I think I ended up baking them for around 35 minutes. That may have been because I was using really thick bacon though.

    Reply
    • debbiedoo's says

      October 13 at 7:13 pm

      Excellent! Now you know why we call them crack crackers. Yes, the thick bacon would make all the difference in cooking.

      Reply
  26. Karen Docter says

    October 22 at 3:38 pm

    These are to die for! Husband just pulled these out of the oven and the flavor combination is scrumptious!! One question? How to you get the bacon not to curl up? Ours didn’t look like your picture. But, of course, did I say it was scrumptious even curly? 🙂

    I’m mostly asking because I want to make them look like yours at the party I’m taking them to next week.

    Thanks for the yummy recipe!

    Karen

    P.S. Did I mention how yummy these are? 🙂

    Reply
    • debbiedoo's says

      October 22 at 6:49 pm

      Hi Karen, so happy you and your hubby enjoyed them. Let me hunt down my friend and ask her if she has any suggestions on the bacon. It may have been the brand or cut she used. They seriously are TO.DIE.FOR right!!

      Reply
      • Candace says

        March 26 at 5:05 pm

        I’ve been making similar crackers like these but I put a piece of extra sharp cheddar cheese on the cracker and then the cheaper bacon, it’s thinner and cooks better! I cook slow and low and don’t use a rack.. it works great!’ Must try yours with the brown sugar!! YUMMY

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    • debbiedoo's says

      October 23 at 9:54 am

      OHH OHHH I KNOW I KNOW!!!!! LOL
      Cut the bacon into fourths and use the less expensive thinner bacon! (I know I know….GASP!!) make sure it is the length of the cracker and doesn’t overlap. The brown sugar should be a good layer….the weight, as it melts into the bacon, helps it lay flat! bacon crackers also make an awesome light lunch or dinner with a good crisp salad!

      Reply
      • Karen Docter says

        October 26 at 1:21 pm

        Thanks for digging for the information, Debbie. These really are to die for! I’ll have to “experiment” a few more times before Friday to get this perfect. Hey, that’s my story and I’m sticking to it! 🙂 Thanks again!

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        • debbiedoo's says

          November 8 at 11:06 am

          You are welcome Karen!

          Reply
  27. Jody Watkins says

    November 9 at 5:05 pm

    These look wonderful. I want to try then for a family get together this week. My only q is, don’t the crackers soak up all the bacon grease? If so, aren’t the crackers soggy and super greasy?

    Reply
    • debbiedoo's says

      November 9 at 6:19 pm

      No the crackers are not soggy at all. There is not a lot of bacon on them to speak of and I think the brown sugar soaks it the grease too. Trust me, you will LOVE them!

      Reply
  28. Judi Hunter says

    November 10 at 5:59 pm

    These look absolutely delicious~ Will surely try but have one question…Townhouse crackers are oval and these look more like Club crackers. Which cracker was used in the photos?

    Reply
    • debbiedoo's says

      November 10 at 6:11 pm

      These are butter crackers she may have found a different shape. They sell the Toll house butter crackers pretty much everywhere though.

      Reply
  29. Christie says

    December 12 at 7:36 pm

    They look incredible. Can I serve them at room temperature or do they need to be warm?

    Reply
    • debbiedoo's says

      December 12 at 8:56 pm

      Room temp is fine!

      Reply
  30. Annette says

    December 15 at 1:55 pm

    Karen, I want to make these bacon crackers for Christmas appetizers. My question is can they be made ahead of time, frozen then reheated a bit and served? If not I will make them that day!!! Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
    • debbiedoo's says

      December 15 at 2:39 pm

      I am not sure on the whole freeze reheat thing. Never tried that and probably would not suggest it. Make em fresh. They can be served at room temp, they are just as delicious! Enjoy.

      Reply
  31. DJ says

    December 28 at 10:31 am

    Made these… OMG… so good! I used Chipotle pepper instead of Cayenne. Perfect! GREAT recipe!

    Reply
  32. Colleen says

    January 3 at 3:36 pm

    Made this to bring as an appetizer for a party. Mine did not look as good as yours, but they were yumm-eeeeee. I lined the cookie sheet with tin foil and that made the clean up a little easier.

    Reply
  33. Swinkette says

    January 10 at 7:08 pm

    I made these a few weeks ago. Om nom nom. Now I make them for every football game we watch.

    Reply
    • debbiedoo's says

      January 11 at 8:21 am

      HAHAHA! Yeah, they are a hit. Thank for letting me know. Enjoy.

      Reply
  34. candice says

    January 13 at 12:35 pm

    this sounds so great my family would love it except they don’t like brown sugar. I do but they are more salty kind of people not sweet. would it not stick to the cracker or something important without the sugar?

    Reply
    • debbiedoo's says

      February 23 at 7:11 pm

      Truthfully, I think the brown sugar is what makes it.

      Reply
    • Beth says

      March 3 at 10:00 am

      These are so good! We’ve also made using parmesan cheese! Just a little different flavor 🙂 Thanks for sharing!

      Reply
  35. Don says

    March 3 at 2:54 pm

    Baking rack substitute: Cut a desired length of heavy duty aluminum foil and fold accordion style with approximately 1/2 to 3/4 inch folds. spread out the folded foil in a lipped baking pan so you have raised peeks and place the crackers on the peeks. This will raise the cracker off the bottom of pan.

    Reply
    • debbiedoo's says

      March 3 at 5:22 pm

      Great tip Don! Thanks for sharing.

      Reply
  36. Marjoyce says

    March 4 at 11:55 am

    Has anyone tried making these with regular saltines? Or whole wheat crackers?

    Reply
    • debbiedoo's says

      March 4 at 1:28 pm

      No one has told me. I think the key is the butter cracker truthfully!

      Reply
  37. alesha says

    March 7 at 12:32 pm

    Is the bacon cooked before putting on the crackers?

    Reply
    • debbiedoo's says

      March 7 at 4:52 pm

      NO…the recipe is in the recipe card..

      Reply
  38. Junell says

    March 7 at 6:15 pm

    Have now done these 3 times. Crowd pleaser! A few tips; Agree cheaper bacon is better! Def do not use thick…. too chewy, cut 3 times for 4 pieces worked best for me as far as crispiness, heavier layer of sugar seemed to keep the bacon from curling. Needed to cook longer with a better grade bacon to get it crisp & then they were got too dark. I mixed the sugar & cayenne together to our taste then preference & sprinkled on as it gave me better control over the heat, shaking cayenne over the whole tray caused some hot spots….. I also added some dry mustard to the sugar concoction with good results. THX!!!!

    Reply
    • debbiedoo's says

      March 7 at 6:47 pm

      Very cool tips! Thanks for sharing:)xo

      Reply
  39. Nancy says

    March 8 at 6:30 pm

    PLEASE, someone tell me how many it makes????? I’m using Townhouse cookies tonight. Thanks!!

    Reply
    • debbiedoo's says

      March 9 at 8:32 am

      Quite a lot but I honestly never counted.

      Reply
  40. Josh says

    April 16 at 3:27 pm

    Do you refrigerate these after cooking? I would think the bacon would have to be, but wasn’t sure what that would do to the cracker

    Reply
    • debbiedoo's says

      April 16 at 4:37 pm

      No I do not. These are typically served right away and at room temperature is just fine too.

      Reply
  41. Marie Dobbs says

    July 8 at 12:02 pm

    What is the baking temp?

    Reply
    • debbiedoo's says

      July 9 at 6:38 pm

      350 it says in the recipe card:) Enjoy.

      Reply
  42. Sam j. says

    August 27 at 5:13 pm

    i forgot these existed!!! I e always made them with the brown sugar on the cracker and the bacon wrapped all the around it the short way. I’m so glad you reminded me!!! I have maple bacon sitting in my fridge at home!! I may have to play with this concept a little bit!!
    Thanks!,
    Sam?????

    Reply
    • debbiedoo's says

      August 27 at 6:04 pm

      Enjoy Sam!!

      Reply
  43. Sheila Carman says

    March 17 at 10:08 am

    These sound amazing but my only concern is the cayenne! Cant handle hot foods!
    Do you think it would mess the recipe up to omit the cayenne?

    Reply
    • debbiedoo's says

      March 17 at 10:50 am

      I don’t think so, however, the cayenne really gives it a unique flavor. I don’t personally like hot foods either and I can tolerate these just fine.

      Reply
  44. Elizabeth says

    May 28 at 11:22 am

    Now those look really good and look like they’re super easy to make. This is going in my recipe book. Love the easy yet really good ones 🙂

    Thanks Debbi

    Reply
  45. Marie says

    October 16 at 10:16 am

    Made these for a party last night. Had to make a second batch in the middle of the party!!!

    Reply
    • debbiedoo's says

      October 16 at 10:29 am

      That I believe LOL! Glad you enjoyed them.

      Reply
  46. Carmie says

    May 20 at 12:13 pm

    These sound awesome! Can I make these the day before or will they not hold up?

    Reply
    • debbiedoo's says

      May 20 at 7:07 pm

      I would make them the day of. I am not sure if they cracker would be as fresh.

      Reply
  47. Susan says

    June 7 at 4:52 pm

    Wow! Bacon crackers where have you been all my life? Thank you Debbie for introducing us! I need to turn the heat down a bit. I will use fresh ground mixed peppercorns! This sounds great!

    Reply
  48. Stephanie, One Caring Mom says

    July 26 at 5:48 pm

    Why have I never thought to make these before? I love bacon and I love crackers, so obviously this is a perfect combination!

    Reply
  49. Pat says

    August 22 at 6:17 pm

    Can you use the precooked-bacon?

    Reply
    • debbiedoo's says

      August 23 at 6:53 pm

      I am not sure. Never done it before.

      Reply
    • Kathy says

      May 22 at 9:50 am

      I tried using pre-cooked bacon today … The bake time @ 350 degrees was definitely shorter (15 minutes for the bacon to fully cook and the crackers to turn golden). However, the shorter bake time wasn’t enough to melt and caramelize all of the sugar. If ever I do use the pre-cooked bacon again (for convenience), I think I will try lowering the oven temperature to 300 degrees and bake longer.

      Reply
  50. Beth Macon says

    December 24 at 10:28 am

    Is the bacon regular or maple bacon?

    Reply
    • debbiedoo's says

      December 24 at 11:36 am

      regular

      Reply
  51. Penny Warren says

    February 27 at 6:38 pm

    How do you store these? I would think they would become soft or am I wrong?

    Reply
    • debbiedoo's says

      February 28 at 9:55 am

      In a rubber maid. Best if eaten right away though.

      Reply
  52. Anonymous says

    September 27 at 10:43 am

    These are very good, mine took about 30 minutes in a 350 degree oven. Used about 3/4-1 teaspoon of brown sugar on each cracker.

    Reply

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