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Maple Caramel Bacon Crack Bites

Maple caramel bacon crack bites layer crisp saltine crackers with buttery maple caramel and finely chopped bacon. Bake until the caramel bubbles across the pan, then cool completely for a crunchy, bite-size treat.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Cooling 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 37 minutes
Servings: 10 servings
Course: Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 291
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the bacon
  • 8 slices bacon thick-cut
For the cracker base
  • 40 saltine crackers
For the maple caramel
  • 1 cup butter unsalted
  • 1 cup brown sugar packed light
  • 2 tbsp maple syrup pure
  • 0.25 tsp salt kosher

Equipment

  • 1 large skillet
  • 1 rimmed 13x18-inch baking sheet
  • 1 2-quart saucepan

Method
 

Cook the bacon
  1. Cook the bacon in a large skillet over medium heat, turning as needed, until crisp, 8 to 12 minutes.
  2. Drain the bacon on paper towels.
  3. Once cool enough to handle, chop the bacon finely.
Assemble the cracker base
  1. Heat the oven to 350°F.
  2. Line a rimmed 13x18-inch baking sheet with foil.
  3. Grease the foil.
  4. Arrange the saltine crackers in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet, fitting them closely together.
Make the maple caramel and bake
  1. Combine the butter, brown sugar, maple syrup, and salt in a 2-quart saucepan.
  2. Bring the mixture to a full boil over medium heat, stirring until the butter melts and the mixture is combined.
  3. Boil for 3 minutes, stirring constantly.
  4. Immediately pour the caramel over the crackers.
  5. Spread the caramel evenly over the crackers.
  6. Sprinkle the chopped bacon evenly over the caramel-coated crackers.
  7. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, until the caramel is bubbling across the pan.
  8. Cool completely on the baking sheet, about 1 hour.
  9. Break into bite-size pieces.

Notes

For the crispest pieces, let the crackers cool completely before breaking them. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days; freeze for up to 2 months. For a gluten-free option, use gluten-free saltine-style crackers.