Description
A delightful combination of crispy bacon, sweet glaze, and rich Parmesan topped on buttery crackers, perfect for gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 slices thick-cut bacon
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 box buttery crackers (like Ritz)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Fresh herbs (like rosemary or thyme), optional
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Lay the bacon slices on a parchment-lined baking sheet without overlapping.
- In a small bowl, mix brown sugar, Parmesan, garlic powder, and black pepper to form a paste.
- Generously smear the glaze over each bacon slice.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until caramelized and crispy, flipping halfway through.
- Prepare your crackers on a serving platter.
- Chop the bacon into small pieces and sprinkle over the crackers.
- Garnish with fresh herbs before serving.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
For a healthier option, consider turkey bacon or a vegetarian substitute. Watch the bacon closely during the last few minutes to prevent burning.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 crackers
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: bacon, crackers, appetizers, savory snacks, party food