Party Panache, Bacon Parmesan Bites
This is recipe is an oldie but a goodie
it’s been around for decades…
baked bacon crackers
This is a seriously easy appetizer
that will please kids and adults alike~
A popular version is made with brown sugar,
but I used Parmesan cheese instead
Club crackers are laid out on wire racks on a baking sheet
The crackers are topped with finely grated Parmesan cheese
Then put a piece of bacon
the length of the cracker
on top of the cheese
The bacon I used was wider than the cracker
so I folded it over itself for a double bacon layer
😋
Most of the bacon cracker recipes call for
wrapping a piece of bacon around the cracker,
but it’s much easier to lay it on top
I added another layer of Parmesan cheese
to weigh it down and hold it in place
Okay so here’s where the magic happens…
into a 250 degree oven it goes for 2 hours
It slowly bakes into perfection!
Clean up is a breeze, just toss the parchment
and put the racks in the dishwasher
These make a perfect party appetizer
because they are low maintenance~
they’re wonderful at room temperature,
they can safely sit out for several hours,
you can pile them in a bowl or arrange them on a tray…
and you can make them earlier in the day
See variations listed in the notes section of the recipe
Bacon Parmesan Bites
Equipment
- wire baking racks
Ingredients
- Buttery crackers such as Club Crackers Waverly Wafers or Ritz
- Bacon strips
- Finely grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper and place a wire rack or racks on top
- Lay crackers out on top of wire racks.
- Put about 1 tsp of Parmesan on each cracker
- Cut bacon into pieces the length of your crackers. If it’s too wide, fold it in half so it sits on top of the cracker.
- Add another tsp of Parmesan on top
- Bake at 250 degrees for 1 1/2 hours and check. Continue cooking until crackers are golden and bacon is cooked through, approximately 2 hours total. Cooking time depends on your oven and the type of bacon used.
- Make plenty, they disappear quickly!
Notes
Make plenty, they disappear quickly!
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Something I still haven’t tried and SHOULD! Bacon is my candy :-), Jenna.
bacon is my candy too Angie!
A tasty little bite Jenna! My hubby would love these, especially served with a Bloody Mary over the holiday weekend! Happy Sunday ♥
Thanks Mary, and yes, they would be perfect for cocktails with brunch!
Whoa! Those look really good! I like Mary’s idea to serve with a BM!
Thanks Rita, yes perfect with a Bloody Mary for a cocktail brunch!
Those really look like the perfect little bite. Since everyone in my family loves bacon, this would be a hit. Happy Sunday, Jenna!
Thanks Pam, very family friendly!
Yummy! I’m saving this one for out football buffet ideas. Thanks Jenna. 🙂
Yes, perfect football or tailgate food!
So simple, and I’m sure you could use a vegan bacon here. I’m sure these disappeared quickly!
They did Dorothy, who can resist bacon!
I’ll bet your house smells divine! Mmm.
Yes, people come in and immediately start sniffing 🙂
This is a home run Jenna! Look so delicious………..
Thanks Emily, super simple but a big hit!
We’re doing all appetizers for our first Cork Poppers in a year and a half. We’re hosting so I wanted something that I could make ahead of time (even a few hours is OK) and this might fit the bill. I could prep up the ingredients so it’s just a matter of assembling and popping them in the oven. I will be mining this site for more things to offer, too!
Thanks Jeanie, isn’t wonderful that things are getting back to normal and we can gather with friends again! I love all appetizer events!
This looks like a winner, Jenna! I’ll be taking it to my next Book Club meeting. Thanks!
Thanks Rosie, yes it would be easy to make and take!
Sure sounds like a tasty appetizer! I’m all about the appy’s:@)
Me too 🙂
Jenna, this is a yummy appetizer! I make this for my kids during the holidays, and they love it! Wishing you a wonderful week ahead!
Thanks Shannon, this recipe has been around forever, I can’t believe it took me so long to try it, great and EASY party food for sure!
Oh my! I am drooling for one of those little bites. Just pinned it. That will be a MUST make at my house. My husband loves him some bacon….anyway you fix it! Hugs and blessings, Cindy
Thanks Cindy, pretty much everybody loves bacon!
Super easy and tasty = fantastic. One question, does the bacon stick to the cracker? I see the crackers piled into a bowl.
Yes, the bacon holds in place by the melted cheese, this is a great appetizer to whip up with what you usually have on hand
Thank you.
I haven’t made these in ages, but when I do, everyone always loves them. My recipe calls for saltines rather than club crackers, with the Parmesan cheese sprinkled after the bacon. Either way, these are addictive.
I thought I’d have a ton leftover but not a one was left!
I enjoyed reading the variations. They feature bacon, for heaven’s sake. I can’t imagine any way of preparing them that wouldn’t be delicious. Thanks for sharing the recipe. It may be an old one, but I have never sampled it.
Thanks Linda, I want to experiment with this recipe and try some other changes ups~