Sweet and spicy, crispy and crunchy, these Cajun Candied Bacon Crackers make a decadently delicious appetizer that’s sure to impress! My family calls these crackers bacon magic and let me tell you, the bacon grease soaks into the crackers and the brown sugar crystallizes in a way that just might have you believe regular old saltine crackers can indeed hold a little bit of magic!
Too often, in my opinion, bacon is reserved for breakfast dishes or thrown into a soup to get soggy. But it can be so much more! Bacon is one of the most versatile and flavorful cuts of meat. It can dress up any meal or work wonders on its own. Making this Cajun Candied Bacon Crackers recipe is a great way to start experimenting with new bacon dishes and treat yourself to a sweet and savory snack.
These delicious Cajun Candied Bacon Crackers are a perfect addition to any family get together or Sunday night football game. They are super easy to make, and I guarantee you have the ingredients for them sitting in your kitchen right now! I’m personally looking forward to breaking them out as an appetizer for Christmas celebrations with my friends!
Who would have thought that a simple saltine cracker could be dressed up so much and pack such a fantastic punch of flavor? These brown sugar bacon wrapped crackers will not disappoint! Try some more fancy and fun appetizers like Pepperoni Cheese Puffs and Cranberry Meatballs at your next dinner party!
What Do I Need to Make This Recipe?
- 1 sleeve Saltine crackers
- 12-14 slices of bacon, cut into thirds
- 3/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 2 teaspoons cajun seasoning, I used Tony Chachere’s
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (more or less, according to your tastes)
- freshly cracked black pepper
Step by Step Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and prepare a sheet pan by lining it with aluminum foil and placing a wire baking rack on the pan. The aluminum foil will help make for easy cleanup afterwards.
2. Add the brown sugar, cajun seasoning and cayenne pepper to a gallon sized Ziploc bag and shake it to mix well.
Separate the bacon slices and add them one by one to the bag. This will help you to more easily coat each slice of bacon with the brown sugar mixture. Shake and knead the bacon in the Ziploc bag until all the bacon pieces are coated with sugar and the sugar mixture is completely incorporated.
3. Wrap each cracker with one slice of bacon and place it on the baking rack. When all the crackers are wrapped, place the baking sheet into the oven and bake at 350 degrees for approximately 27-32 minutes or until the bacon has crisped to your preference.
4. Upon removing from the oven, crack fresh black pepper over the crackers if desired. Wait until the crackers cool to room temperature and serve.
Notes:
A sleeve of saltine crackers has approximately 40 crackers, some brands have more or less, so you may need a few more crackers than one sleeve.
I do not recommend super thick cut bacon for this recipe. This recipe has been tested with regular sliced, classic cut bacon.
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Cajun Candied Bacon Crackers
Sweet and spicy, crispy and crunchy, these Cajun Candied Bacon Crackers make a decadently delicious appetizer that’s sure to impress! My family calls these crackers bacon magic and let me tell you, the bacon grease soaks into the crackers and the brown sugar crystallizes in a way that just might have you believe regular old saltine crackers can indeed hold a little bit of magic!
Ingredients
- 1 sleeve Saltine crackers
- 12-14 slices bacon, cut into thirds
- 3/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 2 teaspoons cajun seasoning, I used Tony Chachere’s
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (more or less, according to your tastes)
- freshly cracked black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and prepare a sheet pan by lining it with aluminum foil and placing a wire baking rack on the pan. The aluminum foil will help make for easy cleanup afterwards.
- Add the brown sugar, cajun seasoning and cayenne pepper to a gallon sized ziploc bag and shake it to mix well.
- Separate the bacon slices and add them one by one to the bag, this will help you to more easily coat each slice of bacon with the brown sugar mixture. Shake and knead the bacon in the ziploc bag until all the bacon pieces are coated with sugar and the sugar mixture is completely incorporated.
- Wrap each cracker with one slice of bacon and place it on the baking rack. When all the crackers are wrapped, place the baking sheet into the oven and bake at 350 degrees for approximately 27-32 minutes or until the bacon has crisped to your preference.
- Upon removing from the oven, crack fresh black pepper over the crackers if desired. Wait until the crackers cool to room temperature and serve.
Notes
A sleeve of saltine crackers has approximately 40 crackers, some brands have more or less, so you may need a few more crackers than one sleeve.
I do not recommend super thick cut bacon for this recipe. This recipe has been tested with regular sliced, classic cut bacon.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield: 40 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 33Total Fat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 4mgSodium: 124mgCarbohydrates: 4gFiber: 0gSugar: 3gProtein: 1g
