Description
Delicious bites of crispy bacon caramelized with maple syrup over buttery crackers—a perfect balance of sweet and salty.
Ingredients
Scale
- Butter crackers
- 8 slices thick-cut bacon
- 1/2 cup pure maple syrup
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- Sea salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Arrange your crackers evenly on the baking sheet, leaving space between each.
- Cook bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy. Allow it to cool slightly, then chop into small pieces.
- Mix maple syrup and brown sugar together until smooth in a small bowl.
- Drizzle the maple-brown sugar mixture over the crackers, topping each cracker with chopped bacon.
- Bake for 10–15 minutes or until the edges are golden brown. Keep a close eye to avoid burning.
- Remove from the oven, sprinkle sea salt on top, and let cool before serving.
Notes
Serve warm for best flavor. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: bacon, maple, appetizer, sweet and salty, holiday treat