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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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
Directions
Step 1
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.
Step 2
Cut each slice of thick-cut bacon in half, making 24 shorter strips.
Step 3
In a shallow dish, mix together the brown sugar and ground black pepper until well combined.
Step 4
Wrap each butter cracker with a bacon strip, overlapping the ends slightly on the underside of the cracker.
Step 5
Press each bacon-wrapped cracker into the brown sugar mixture, coating both sides generously. Shake off any excess sugar.
Step 6
Place the coated crackers seam-side down on the prepared baking rack. Ensure they are evenly spaced for even cooking.
Step 7
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.
Step 8
Remove from the oven and let them cool on the rack for 5 minutes. The caramelized sugar will firm up as the appetizers cool.
Step 9
Transfer the sugared bacon appetizers to a serving platter and enjoy warm or at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (529g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 2471 |
| Total Fat 96g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 24g | 0% |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2560.6mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 382.1g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 0g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 164.7g | |
| Protein 24g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 120.3mg | 0% |
| Iron 8.2mg | 0% |
| Potassium 432.9mg | 0% |
Source of Calories