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My sister made a huge batch of these for the cookout and people were literally fighting over the last piece. Takes just 3 ingredients to make.

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Southern 3-ingredient bacon crackers are the kind of easy party snack that disappears faster than anything else on the table. They hit that perfect sweet-salty-crispy combo with buttery crackers, smoky bacon, and brown sugar baked until glossy and caramelized. This is the sort of retro Southern appetizer that shows up at cookouts, holiday spreads, and game-day gatherings because it looks simple, tastes ridiculously good, and can be made in a big batch without much effort.

Serve these warm or at room temperature alongside other finger foods like pimento cheese, deviled eggs, a veggie tray, or little sandwiches. They also pair really well with sweet tea, lemonade, cold beer, or sparkling water with citrus, and they fit right in on a brunch board with fruit and cheese if you want something savory with a little sweetness.

Southern 3-Ingredient Bacon Crackers

Servings: 24 crackers

Southern 3-ingredient bacon crackers on a foil-lined baking tray
Southern 3-ingredient bacon crackers on a foil-lined baking tray

Ingredients

24 buttery rectangular crackers, such as Club crackers

12 slices bacon, cut in half crosswise
3/4 cup packed brown sugar 

Butter crackers, halved bacon slices, and brown sugar laid out for the recipe
Butter crackers, halved bacon slices, and brown sugar laid out for the recipe

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