My husband begs for me to make a batch every single Sunday. Best part is it takes only 4 ingredients.

 

Southern 4-Ingredient Brown Sugar Bacon Crackers

These Southern-style crackers are the perfect mix of sweet and savory. Each bite starts with a crisp, buttery cracker, topped with smoky bacon and a caramelized brown sugar glaze that bakes into a crunchy, candy-like finish. They're ideal for parties, gatherings, or a quick indulgent snack.

Ingredients

Ingredient	Quantity
Buttery rectangular crackers (Club-style)	24
Thin-cut bacon	8 slices, cut into thirds
Light brown sugar, packed	½ cup
Salted butter, melted	2 tablespoons

Step-by-Step Directions

Step 1: Prepare the baking sheet
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil for easy cleanup. For extra crispiness, place a wire rack on top of the foil if you have one.

Step 2: Arrange the crackers
Place the crackers in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet, making sure they do not overlap.

Step 3: Make the topping
In a small bowl, mix the melted butter with the brown sugar until the mixture becomes thick and slightly grainy.

Step 4: Add the bacon
Top each cracker with a piece of bacon (one-third of a slice). Trim the bacon if necessary so it fits neatly on the cracker.

Step 5: Add the glaze
Spoon a small amount of the brown sugar mixture over each bacon piece, pressing lightly so it stays in place.

Step 6: Bake
Bake for 20–25 minutes, until the bacon is fully cooked and the sugar has melted into a rich, golden coating.

Step 7: Cool and serve
Let the crackers cool for 5–10 minutes before serving. This allows the topping to firm up into a crisp, caramelized layer.

Enjoy your sweet, salty, and irresistible bacon crackers!