Description
Crispy bacon crackers bring salty, savory satisfaction to snack time with minimal effort. Crunchy, irresistible bites will make you the hero of any gathering, delivering pure appetizer pleasure in each delectable morsel.
Ingredients
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Crackers Base:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
Bacon Ingredients:
- 6 strips bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 2 tbsp bacon fat
- 1/4 cup bacon bits
Seasoning and Finishing:
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme
- 1 large egg (for egg wash)
- 2 tbsp grated parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp sea salt (for topping)
Instructions
- Combine flour, salt, and black pepper in a large mixing bowl, creating a uniform dry base for the crackers.
- Cut cold butter into the flour mixture using a pastry cutter or fingertips until the texture resembles coarse breadcrumbs.
- Pour vegetable oil and bacon fat into the flour mixture, stirring until a cohesive dough forms.
- Fold in crumbled bacon, bacon bits, garlic powder, and dried thyme, ensuring even distribution throughout the dough.
- Wrap the dough in plastic film and refrigerate for 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld and dough to rest.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roll out the chilled dough on a lightly floured surface to approximately 1/8-inch thickness.
- Use a sharp knife or pizza cutter to slice the dough into rectangular crackers.
- Whisk the egg and brush each cracker surface with the egg wash for a golden sheen.
- Sprinkle grated parmesan cheese and sea salt over the crackers for additional flavor and texture.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until edges turn golden brown and crisp.
- Remove from oven and let cool completely on a wire rack to achieve maximum crunchiness.
Notes
- Chill the dough thoroughly to enhance flavor melding and prevent spreading during baking.
- Use high-quality bacon for maximum flavor intensity and crispness in the crackers.
- Adjust thickness carefully to ensure even baking and consistent crunch throughout the batch.
- Experiment with alternative cheese options like aged cheddar or smoked gouda for unique flavor profiles.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-15 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 370 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg