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Holiday Bacon Appetizers

This recipe creates simple yet addictive appetizers by topping crackers with Parmesan cheese, wrapping them in thinly sliced bacon, and baking them low and slow until the bacon is perfectly crispy and rendered.
Print Recipe
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 20 minutes
Course lunch/dinner
Cuisine American
Servings 36 people
Calories 4195.8 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Baking Sheet To catch drippings
  • 1 Baking Rack Should fit inside the baking sheet
  • 1 Measuring teaspoon For portioning Parmesan
  • 1 Knife or kitchen scissors For cutting bacon

Ingredients
  

Main

  • 1 sleeve country club-style crackers
  • 3/4 cup grated Parmesan
  • 1 pound thinly sliced bacon

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F.
  • Lay the crackers face up on a large rack over a baking sheet (or broiler pan). Scoop about 1 teaspoon of the grated Parmesan onto each cracker. Cut the package of bacon in half (or cut pieces individually) and carefully, so the cheese doesn't fall off, wrap each cheese covered cracker with one half piece of bacon, completely covering the cracker. It should fit snugly around the cracker, but not be pulled too taut. Place the bacon-wrapped crackers onto the rack. Place the baking sheet in the oven for about 2 hours. Serve immediately or at room temperature!

Notes

The low oven temperature (250°F) is crucial for rendering the bacon fat slowly and ensuring crispiness without burning the cracker or cheese. Using a baking rack set over a sheet pan allows the fat to drain, leading to a crispier result. Ensure you use thinly sliced bacon as directed; thicker cuts may not cook through properly at this temperature or in the time provided. While the recipe says they can be served at room temperature, they are truly best enjoyed warm and fresh out of the oven when the bacon is at peak crispness.