Sweet-and-salty bacon crackers are a crowd-favorite appetizer.
The combination of sweet and savory will remind you ofbacon-wrapped datesbut with an added buttery crunch from the crackers.
Best served warm, these crackers will fly off the platter.
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So, it’s a good thing they’re quick and easy to assemble.
This is a great one because it doesn’t require a great deal of effort.
The full recipe, with step-by-step photos, is further below, but here’s a brief recap.
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Variations for Bacon Crackers
Make these bacon crackers more personal to your tastes.
Add ingredients like hot sauce, jalapenos, and crushed red pepper on top of the bacon.
Serve with acreamy dipor dollop each one with a herb-infused sour cream dollop.
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Store them in the fridge up to 2 days.
You’ll want to crisp them back up before serving again.
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10 to 12center-cut baconslices, cut into 3 1/4- to 3 1/2-in.
Arrange crackers on an oven-safe wire rack fitted over a large rimmed baking sheet lined with aluminum foil.
Add maple syrup:
Brush 2 tablespoons of the maple syrup evenly over bacon.
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Add pepper, and serve:
Transfer to a serving platter.
Serve warm with a few grinds of pepper, if desired.
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