Description
These Maple Caramel Bacon Crack Bites are bite-sized bits of heaven — sweet, salty, and ready in just 30 minutes. Perfect for parties, brunches, or anytime you crave a crispy maple-bacon treat.
Ingredients
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2 (15-count) packages frozen phyllo cups (30 total)
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1 lb regular-cut bacon (any flavor such as peppered, hickory-smoked, or maple; avoid thick-cut)
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¾ cup brown sugar
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½ cup maple syrup
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper and lightly grease it.
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Arrange the phyllo cups on the prepared baking sheet and set aside.
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Fry the bacon in batches until nearly done but not crispy. It should still be slightly chewy.
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Drain bacon on a paper towel-lined plate, cool briefly, and chop into fine bits.
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Spoon ½ teaspoon of brown sugar into each phyllo cup.
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Add a small drizzle of maple syrup into each cup.
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Fill each cup generously with chopped bacon, mounding it slightly.
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Sprinkle the remaining brown sugar evenly over the tops.
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Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until bacon is crisp and the maple caramel is bubbly and golden.
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Cool for 5 minutes before serving. Serve warm.
Notes
Use regular-cut bacon only; thick-cut is too heavy for the delicate phyllo shells.
For a spicy twist, add a pinch of cayenne or smoked paprika to the brown sugar.
To store, cool completely, and keep in an airtight container up to 2 days. Reheat in oven before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Treats
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 160 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg