Bacon Crackers
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I have to tell you, these Candied Bacon Crackers (aka Pig Candy) are irresistible bites made with Club crackers, bacon, and brown sugar with a hint of spice. Perfect for snacking, game day get-togethers, and parties!
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Easy Pig Candy Crackers
If you’re looking for a crazy delicious and easy snack, you have to try these candied bacon crackers! Also known as pig candy crackers, these crackers are a Southern favorite made with Club crackers topped with bacon and brown sugar, baked to crispy, caramelized perfection.
I find that this pig candy is a lot like potato chips—you can’t have just one. I learned quickly that whenever I make these to double the recipe because they disappear quickly!
Bacon Crackers
Ingredients
- 36 Club crackers, or any buttery cracker
- ½ lb. regular sliced bacon, do not use thick cut
- 1/3 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
- 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper, optional or use black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F.
- Place parchment or foil on a baking sheet, then place a wire rack on top. Spray rack with nonstick cooking spray.
- Line the crackers in a single layer on top of the wire rack.
- Cut the bacon into thirds (or fourths if the bacon is very long) and place 1 piece on top of each cracker.
- Combine the brown sugar and cayenne, then sprinkle about a teaspoon of the mixture over the top of the bacon.
- Bake for about 22 minutes or until the bacon is browned and crisp to your liking (but be careful not to over-brown the crackers).
- Loosen the crackers from rack before they cool, then cool completely and allow to harden before serving.
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Nutrition
Nutritional information given is an automatic calculation and can vary based on the exact products you use and any changes you make to the recipe. If these numbers are very important to you, I would recommend calculating them yourself.
Did you make this? Leave a rating below!How to Make Bacon Crackers Step by Step
Get the oven going and prep a baking sheet: Preheat the oven to 325°F. Place parchment or foil on a baking sheet, then place a wire rack on top. Spray rack with nonstick cooking spray.
Set up the crackers: Line 36 crackers in a single layer on top of the wire rack.
Cut the bacon: Cut ½ lb. bacon into thirds (or fourths if the bacon is very long) and place 1 piece on top of each cracker.
Prepare seasoning mixture: Combine 1/3 cup brown sugar and 1/8 tsp cayenne, then sprinkle about a teaspoon of the mixture over the top of the bacon.
Bake for about 22 minutes or until the bacon is browned and crisp to your liking (but be careful not to over-brown the crackers.)
Loosen the crackers from the rack before they cool, then cool completely and allow to harden before serving.
Serve: Serve and enjoy!
How to Store
Store leftover pig candy in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Once they’ve cooled completely, transfer the candied bacon crackers to a Ziploc bag or freezer-safe container. Freeze for up to 1 month. Let thaw before reheating.
Reheat in the oven for a few minutes to maintain the crispness.
Serving Suggestions
If you’re hosting a party, you could put these out with other snacks like spicy fire crackers, cool ranch oyster crackers, or hot buttered Cheerios. Consider buying extra bacon to make either our bacon-wrapped jalapeño poppers or bacon wrapped chicken bites, or both!
I added a sliced jalapeno ring. Everyone enjoyed them.
I made the pig candy crackers with bacon, brown sugar and pepper. The bacon comes off the cracker when I go to eat it. Any suggestion ? I want to take them to tailgate tomorrow. I did let them cool.
Make sure that there’s enough brown sugar on the bacon and the cracker, so as it cooks and caramelizes, the moisture helps it stick.
I have made these and they were a big hit! Can they be made ahead of time and stored for later?
Hi Rhonda! All storage information is included in the article. I’m so glad you loved them.
Amazing! The whole family loved these! They said any recipe that Amy makes is good! This is my second thing I’ve made…the first was Chicken pot pie Noodles!
These are AMAZING! I drizzled a bit of hot honey over the tops. That little extra sent them over the top!
Double or triple the recipe. There will be no leftovers.
Such a big hit! You always have the Best!
These were so easy to make for a appetizer. Everyone loved them.
Wow these were SO GOOD! I coated both sides of the bacon in the sugar/cayenne mixture before placing them on the cracker. Thanks for the tip about loosening them from the rack before they dry. Will definitely make again. 10/10
This recipe sounds wonderful! I live in Maryland. So…I plan on substituting the cayenne with Old Bay seasoning. We put Old Bay on everything! Thanks ;)
I can’t wait to make these! We make the bacon wrapped chicken all. the. time. Our kids’ friends request it for every party/gathering. These look amazing!