Description
A delightful appetizer combining the sweetness of brown sugar with the savory flavor of bacon and Parmesan, perfect for gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 strips thick-cut bacon
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon cracked black pepper
- Your favorite crackers
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine brown sugar, freshly grated Parmesan, and cracked black pepper. Coat each strip of bacon with the mixture, allowing excess sugar to fall off.
- Arrange the coated bacon on the parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing them apart.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the bacon is golden and crispy, monitoring to prevent burning.
- Let the bacon cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
For extra flavor, add chopped fresh herbs like rosemary or thyme to the sugar mixture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: bacon, appetizers, party snacks, savory, sweet, Parmesan