Sweet, salty, and crispy appetizer made with buttery crackers, Parmesan cheese, bacon, and caramelized brown sugar.
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Calories: 95kcal
Equipment
- baking sheet
- wire rack
- knife
Ingredients
- 1 lb thin sliced bacon
- 1.5 sleeves club crackers about 44 crackers
- 8 oz parmesan cheese wedge thinly sliced
- 0.5 cup dark brown sugar
- 1 tbsp red pepper flakes optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C). Line a baking sheet with foil and place a wire rack on top.
- Arrange crackers in a single layer on the wire rack.
- Slice Parmesan cheese into small pieces the size of the crackers and place one piece on each cracker.
- Cut bacon slices into fourths and place one piece on top of each cracker.
- Sprinkle brown sugar generously over the bacon and add red pepper flakes if desired.
- Bake for 35–45 minutes, rotating the pan halfway through, until bacon is crispy and sugar caramelizes.
- Allow crackers to cool on the rack for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
Allow the crackers to cool slightly before serving so the caramelized sugar coating sets perfectly.
Nutrition
Calories: 95kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 12mg | Sodium: 160mg | Potassium: 35mg | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 2IU | Calcium: 6mg | Iron: 2mg