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Bacon Crisp (American South)

baconcrisppauladeenA simple to make but fun to eat bacon wafer snack.

½ cup Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
1 lb sliced bacon, cut in half
1 sleeve rectangular buttery crackers

Preheat the oven to 250°F (120°C/100°C fan, Gas Mark 0.5).

Place 1 tsp. of the cheese on each cracker and wrap tightly with a strip of bacon. Place the wrapped crackers on a broiler rack on a baking sheet and put the baking sheets on the oven rack.

Bake for 2 hours, or until the bacon is done. Do not turn. Drain on paper towels. Serve hot or at room temp. Makes about 24 bacon crisps.

Makes 24 servings.


Cook's Notes: You can also bake at 350°F for 40 minutes if you are in a hurry.