Sugared Bacon Appetizers
Sweet, salty, and completely irresistible, these Sugared Bacon Appetizers are the perfect bite-sized treats for any gathering. Combining the smoky richness of thick-cut bacon with a caramelized brown sugar coating, each piece is wrapped around a buttery cracker for a delightful crunch in every bite. A hint of ground black pepper adds just the right touch of spice to balance the sweetness. Quick to prepare and oven-baked to crispy perfection, these appetizers are a guaranteed crowd-pleaser for parties, holidays, or game-day spreads. Ready in under 45 minutes, they’re as easy to make as they are to devour. Serve warm or at room temperature and watch them disappear in no time!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 slices Thick-cut bacon
- 1 cup Brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon Ground black pepper
- 24 pieces Butter crackers (e.g., Ritz)
- 1 as needed Cooking spray
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and place a baking rack on top. Spray the rack lightly with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
Cut each slice of thick-cut bacon in half, making 24 shorter strips.
In a shallow dish, mix together the brown sugar and ground black pepper until well combined.
Wrap each butter cracker with a bacon strip, overlapping the ends slightly on the underside of the cracker.
Press each bacon-wrapped cracker into the brown sugar mixture, coating both sides generously. Shake off any excess sugar.
Place the coated crackers seam-side down on the prepared baking rack. Ensure they are evenly spaced for even cooking.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20–25 minutes, or until the bacon is crispy and the sugar has caramelized. Keep an eye on them to avoid burning towards the end of cooking.
Remove from the oven and let them cool on the rack for 5 minutes. The caramelized sugar will firm up as the appetizers cool.
Transfer the sugared bacon appetizers to a serving platter and enjoy warm or at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2471 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 96.0 g | 123% | |
| Saturated Fat | 24.0 g | 120% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2561 mg | 111% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 382.1 g | 139% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Total Sugars | 164.7 g | ||
| Protein | 24.0 g | 48% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 120 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 8.2 mg | 46% | |
| Potassium | 433 mg | 9% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
