Bacon Treats 4-Ways

Makes 24 crackers

butter crackers

pieces bacon

packed brown sugar

. Preheat oven to 250˚F/120˚C.

. Cut the bacon in half.

. Loosely wrap each cracker with half a slice of bacon.

. Place bacon-wrapped crackers on a baking sheet. Sprinkle each cracker with brown sugar.

. Bake 60-90 minutes until crispy.

. Enjoy!

Makes 24 pieces

mini smoked sausages

pieces bacon

apricot preserves

Toothpicks

. Preheat oven to 375˚F/190˚C.

. Cut the bacon in half. Wrap half a piece of bacon around each mini sausage.

. Warm the apricot preserves in the microwave soften. Brush each sausage with a small amount of apricot preserves. Secure the bacon with toothpicks.

. Bake 12-15 minutes, or until bacon is crispy and browned.

. Enjoy!

Servings:

bananas

pieces bacon

chocolate pieces

. Cook the bacon until crispy, drain the fat. Chop into fine pieces.

. Slice the bananas into ¼ inch coins.

. Melt the chocolate in the microwave.

. Using a fork, dip each banana slice into the chocolate then transfer to parchment (or wax paper) lined baking sheet. Sprinkle the top with bacon crumbles.

. Put pan in the freezer until solid, about 30 minutes.

. Enjoy!

Makes 12 pieces

slices bacon

real maple syrup

finely chopped pecans

Wooden skewers soaked in water for 30-60 minutes.