Bacon Crackers
Take everyday crackers to epic levels with this simple recipe! Buttery crackers, infused with the irresistible flavor of melted bacon fat and caramelized brown sugar. These Bacon Crackers with Boursin are the ultimate crowd-pleaser, perfect for parties, game days, or just satisfying your sweet-and-savory cravings.
Servings 8
Equipment
Ingredients
- 36 club crackers* (such as Kellogg Club Crackers)
- 5 ounces garlic & herb cheese spread , such as Boursin
- 12 strips of uncooked regular bacon , cut to fit the length of the crackers
- brown sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 275ºF and line a baking sheet with foil or parchment paper (optional, for easy cleanup). Place an oven-proof wire rack in the baking sheet, making sure its sits levelly.
- Spread the cheese spread on each of the crackers. It really only needs to be a thin swipe down the center, as leaving some of the cracker top exposed will allow the cracker to absorb the bacon fat as it cooks.
- Lay a cut piece of bacon on top of the cheese spread, pressing down lightly to adhere the bacon to the cracker.
- Sprinkle a little bit of brown sugar on the bacon slice to cover, but not too thickly.
- Place all of the topped crackers on the wire rack. They can be spaced closely together to fit as many as possible.
- Bake for an hour, ensuring that the bacon is cooked through.
- Remove from the oven. Immediately give each cracker a little nudge to ensure it isn't sticking to the wire rack, as the crackers may be a little soft and fragile while they're hot. Let cool to a handling temperature; it just takes a few minutes.
Notes
* If you're using the classic rectangular club crackers and regular bacon, the bacon strips will fit perfectly on top, width-wise. Cut the strips to match the length of the cracker — about a third of each strip — and you're good to go. If you can help it, don't use thick-cut bacon, as it takes too long to cook through and the crackers might burn.