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{Today I am partnering with Kettle Brand to bring you this addicting holiday snack!}
Happy Sunday! I have snacks, upon snacks, upon SNACKS to share!
I hope you are all enjoying your weekend, doing fun things, baking sweet things and maybe even slow cookin‘ dinner? Whatever your up to, I hope it’s the best! If you’re like me, you’re carving a little time out from your weekend for holiday planning… because I’m the world’s biggest holiday freak, and Thanksgiving and Christmas are my two favorites. It’s hard to believe that Thanksgiving is less than two weeks away, but it has me very excited! I’ve shared a few new Thanksgiving recipes like these sweet potatoes and these mashed potatoes, and I have more on the way, BUT this easy appetizer or snack is such a great one to serve up this season!
So let’s chat about this cheesy bacon holiday crack. It’s beyond addicting, hence the word “crack” in the title. Sweet, salty, a little cheesy, plus all kinds of crunchy! And simple! When it comes to holiday appetizers and snacks, I really like to keep things simple.
My oldest brother was asked to bring a dish to a Friendsgiving gathering this year and asked me what he should bring. Now, if you know my brother, than you know he is not the best in the kitchen. His skills lie somewhere between frying a steak on the stove (one time he actually cooked it in water, I practically ran out screaming) and heating up leftovers in the oven.
Bottom line: he’s not the most skilled when it comes to cooking. So I knew I needed to give him a recipe that one, included a little meat, and two, was as easy as baking some ingredients on a sheet pan and calling it a day.
Enter this sweet and savory holiday “crack”. Just add everything to a sheet pan (and when I say everything I mean all SIX ingredients), bake for ten or so minutes, and serve. EASY and DELICIOUS. The hardest part is cooking up the bacon in a skillet before hand, but I trust that most of us can handle that!
This recipe is perfect for everything from Friendsgiving, to actual Thanksgiving, to Christmas, to New Years…thus the word “holiday” in the title. 🙂
I am really excited because I’ve partnered with Kettle Brand to help raise awareness to No Kid Hungry. This Thanksgiving, Kettle Brand and No Kid Hungry have gotten together to help make your Friendsgiving not only delicious, but one that gives back too! By hosting a Friendsgiving you and your friends can help feed kids in need. If you are throwing a Friendsgiving gathering this year…or have just been inspired to do so, please consider signing up here to make your Friendsgiving an extra special get together to benefit No Kid Hungry. You will be doing some serious good this holiday season. <–totally all about eating good food, hanging with friends, and doing a little good at the same time!
One of my favorite things about this time of year is the opportunity for us to give back. The holidays always bring out the giving spirit in people, and if there’s one thing my mom taught me, ok well aside from a love for all things, chocolate, carbs and butter, it’s that giving back is one of the best things we can offer. No Kid Hungry is making giving so easy, and FREE, so please be sure to check out their site for all the info…then head to the grocery store, buy some Kettle Chips and make some holiday snacks!
OK, real quick here, let’s break this recipe down so you know everything that’s happening:
…start with some Kettle Brand Salt and Fresh Ground Pepper (or any another flavor you love!)
…then add a little brown sugar
…drizzle a little maple syrup
…add some cheddar
…some bacon
…a generous sprinkle (at least for me!) of cayenne pepper
…bake, break it up, serve.
…now eat…and eat, and EAT. Trust me, this stuff is addicting…hence the crazy title! 🙂
Cheesy Bacon Holiday Crack.
Servings: 8 Servings
Calories Per Serving: 105 kcal
Nutritional information is only an estimate. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed.
Ingredients
- 10 slices thick cut bacon chopped
- 1 bag Kettle Brand Black Pepper or Sea Salt Potato Chips
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1/2-1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- rosemary for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cook the bacon in a large skillet over high heat until the fat renders and the bacon is just beginning to crisp, about 5-6 minutes. Slide the bacon out onto a paper towel lined plate to drain.
- Arrange the potato chips on the prepared baking sheet and sprinkle the brown sugar evenly over the chips. Now drizzle the maple evenly over the chips. Add the cheese and bacon. Sprinkle on the cayenne pepper. Transfer to the oven and bake for 10-15 minutes or until the bacon is crisp and the cheese is melted. Remove and break the chips into pieces. Serve warm or at room temperature. Keep any leftovers stored in the fridge.
Happy Sunday Snacking!
PS. This recipe would be great for Sunday football too…just sayin’.
Made this, did not at all like it. Too oily and flavors weren’t amazing. Definitely shouldn’t be called crack.
Hi Jeff,
Sorry to hear this recipe was not enjoyed, thanks for giving it a try! xx
This stuff is amazing! Everyone loves it
Hey Donna,
Thank you so much for making this recipe, I love to hear that it was a winner! I hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving! xx
You say “bag of chips”. What size bag?
Hi Sue,
A regular size bag of chips:) 8.5 ounce is great. Let me know if you give the recipe a try, I hope you love it! xTieghan
This went fast! I made two versions one with no pepper for the kids and one with for adults…both so yummy but the spice adds so much to this addicting snack. So so easy!
Hi Elysa,
I love to hear that this recipe was enjoyed, thanks so much for giving it a try! Happy Holidays! xT
Looks delicious!! Would Costco bacon bits work instead of cooking raw bacon? Thanks!
Hey there,
Yes, that will work just fine. I hope you love the recipe, please let me know if you have any other questions! xTieghan
I TRIED THIS RECIPE NOT A HIT THE BROWN SUGAR AND MAPLE SYRUP BURNED BEFORE CHEESE WAS TOTALLY MELTED WAS NOT EVEN IN FOR THE 10 -15 MIN TIME LIMIT AT 350 DEGREES I AM GOING TO TRY AGAIN WITHOUT MAPLE SYRUP & BROWN SUGAR
Hey Theresa,
So sorry you had issues with the recipe, please let me know if I can help in anyway! Happy Holidays! xTieghan
Making these tomorrow for my friends Thanksgiving party. Wish me luck! Will update ❤️
I hope this turns out amazing for you, Lex! Thank you! xTieghan
Looks awesome! Always looking for new recipes 🙂 … wondering though how much “kick” does the cayenne pepper give it ?
HI! The pepper does add a nice amount of heat! You can always adjust the measurements to be to your liking however. Please let me know if you have any other questions. I hope you love this recipe! Thank you! xTieghan
My roommate and I have made a variant of this with the Northern Spices from the World of Warcraft cookbook instead of cayenne, and it is awesome.
Northern Spices are, IIRC, juniper berries, ginger, cardamom, salt, pepper, and one or two other things ground together in a spice grinder.
Ooo so cool! Thank you for sharing this, Jasin! xTieghan
did not like at all.
Gotta be honest, not a fave. wasn’t “crack”, one bite was enough.
Hi! I am sorry you did not enjoy this! Are there any questions I could help you with? I hope you try some other recipes of mine! xTieghan
Do the chips lose their crunch if they are stored in the fridge and then eaten a day or so later?
Hi Madi! Yes, they loose a little bit of their crunch. They are still good however. Please let me know if you have any other questions. I hope you love this recipe! Thank you! xTieghan
I’m thinking of giving these as a gift – secret Santa – do they stay crispy or do you have to eat them right away?
It stays pretty crispy for the most part. I hope you love this recipe. Thanks so much!! xTieghan ?
I wanted to make this for a holiday party at work potluck. Can it be made the day before?
Sure! You can make this up to 3 days ahead. Please let me know if you have any other questions. I hope you love this recipe. Thanks so much!! xTieghan ?
It looks delicious but I really wish people would stop naming food after a devastating drug epidemic that ruined lives and families and perpetuated institutionalized racism.