Ingredients
Scale
- 12 slices of bacon
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
- 1 box (16 ounces) buttery round crackers (like Ritz)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a shallow dish, mix together the brown sugar, black pepper, and cayenne pepper (if using).
- Dredge each slice of bacon in the sugar mixture, ensuring it is fully coated.
- Lay the coated bacon slices on the prepared baking sheet in a single layer.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the bacon is crispy and caramelized. Keep an eye on it to prevent burning.
- While the bacon is baking, spread a layer of softened cream cheese on each cracker.
- Once the bacon is done, remove it from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes.
- Cut the bacon slices into smaller pieces and place one piece on top of each cream cheese-covered cracker.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 1 hour before serving for a chilled option.
Notes
- For a sweet and savory twist, drizzle a little honey over the bacon before baking.
- Substitute the cream cheese with flavored cream cheese, such as chive or garlic, for an extra kick.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cracker
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: N/A
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: N/A
- Unsaturated Fat: N/A
- Trans Fat: N/A
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: N/A
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: N/A