Bacon Colby Jack Cracker Melts Recipes

BACON CRACKERS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C).
• Arrange the crackers in a single layer on a large baking sheet. Top each cracker with 1/3 slice bacon, and sprinkle desired amount of brown sugar over all.
• Bake 1 hour in the preheated oven, or until browned and crisp. Serve warm.

BACON-COLBY LASAGNA

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°. Cook noodles according to package directions for al dente; drain., In a 6-qt. stockpot, cook beef and onions over medium-high heat until beef is no longer pink, breaking up beef into crumbles, 10-12 minutes; drain. Stir in bacon, tomato sauce, tomatoes, sugar and salt; heat through., Spread 1 cup sauce into each of two greased 13x9-in. baking dishes. Layer each with four noodles, overlapping as needed, 1-2/3 cups sauce and 1-1/3 cups cheese. Repeat layers twice., Bake, covered, 40 minutes. Uncover; bake until bubbly, 5-10 minutes longer. Let stand 15 minutes before serving., Freeze option: Cool unbaked lasagnas; cover and freeze. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Preheat oven to 350°. Bake the lasagna as directed, increasing time as necessary to heat through and for a thermometer inserted in center to read 165°.

CHEESY CRACKER MELTS

Steps:

• Top crackers with cheese and pecans.
• Place on microwaveable plate.
• Microwave on HIGH 10 sec.

CANDIED BACON CRACKERS

Steps:

• Heat the oven to 350°F.
• Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil.
• Place crackers on a wire rack set into a lined baking sheet. (Leave a little space in between the crackers for the bacon, as it will hang over the edges of the crackers.)
• Slice the bacon into thirds or fourths (depending on the length and shape of your crackers). Place a piece of cut bacon lengthwise on each cracker.
• Mix brown sugar and peppers in a small bowl.
• Sprinkle a generous amount of brown sugar mixture on top of the bacon-topped crackers (about 1 heaping teaspoon per cracker).
• Bake 15-20 minutes or until brown sugar begins to melt and bacon becomes crisp. Allow crackers to cool on wire rack before eating.

CHEESE CRISPS AND MOCK "GOLDFISH" CRACKERS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
• Stack the slices of American cheese and cut it into 16 small squares. Separate the pieces, and transfer them to a small bowl. Add the salt, chili powder, and garlic powder toss to combine. Arrange the 32 cheese pieces in 4 rows of 8, on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet, leaving as much space in between each as possible.
• Stack the Colby-Jack slices and cut them into about 24 small pieces. Arrange them on another parchment paper-lined baking sheet in 4 rows of 6¿without any seasonings.
• Bake both until well-browned and crispy, about 7 and 7 1/2 minutes. If undercooked, they'll be soggy, so don't be afraid to check them and put them back in for more time, if needed.
• Cool the crisps and crackers completely before serving¿as they cool, they'll crisp up. Store on the counter in an airtight container for a few days.

BACON CRACKERS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 250 degrees.
• Line cookie sheet with foil, for easy clean up and place a rack on it.
• Put one teaspoon of cheese on each cracker.
• Wrap each cracker with one half slice of bacon and place on the rack.
• Bake for 2 hours at 250.

BACON CRACKERS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375*F
• Prepare a cookie sheet with a baking mat, non-stick foil or parchment paper.
• Wrap ⅓ piece of bacon around each cracker and place on the prepared cookie sheet, bacon ends down.
• Once the cookie sheet is full (or you've done as many as you wish), Bake for 15 minutes.
• Remove from the oven and carefully sprinkle a pinch of brown sugar or a drop of maple syrup over the top of each cracker. Try not to let the syrup or brown sugar touch the pan or it will be a sticky mess.
• Return to the oven and bake for 15 - 20 more minutes - until bacon is cooked through and not soggy.
• Remove from oven and serve immediately.

BACON-COLBY LASAGNA

Steps:

• In a Dutch oven, cook beef and onions over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain.
• Stir in the bacon, tomato sauce, tomatoes, sugar and salt; cook until heated through.
• Spread 1/2 cup meat sauce in a greased 13-inch x 9-inch x 2-inch baking dish. Layer four noodles, some of the meat sauce and some of the cheese in dish. Repeat layers twice.
• Cover and bake at 350 degrees for 40 minutes.
• Uncover; bake 5-10 minutes longer or until bubbly. Let stand 15 minutes before cutting.

CHEESY BACON SLIDER BAKE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan.
• Place rolls, without separating them, on a flat work surface. Cut in half horizontally. Arrange bottom half in the prepared pan. Sprinkle 1 cup Cheddar cheese on top.
• Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted, 3 to 5 minutes.
• Cook and stir beef and onion in a skillet until beef is browned, 5 to 8 minutes. Drain grease. Stir in tomatoes, 1 1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard, 1 1/2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper. Cook until fully combined, 1 to 2 minutes.
• Spoon beef mixture over rolls. Sprinkle remaining 1 cup Cheddar cheese and bacon on top. Cover with top half of rolls.
• Combine butter, brown sugar, 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard, and 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce in a microwave-safe bowl. Cover and microwave on high until butter is melted, about 1 minute. Stir until blended and pour over rolls. Sprinkle sesame seeds on top.
• Bake in the preheated oven, uncovered, until golden brown, 20 to 25 minutes.

SLOW COOKER CHICKEN BACON RANCH SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Lightly spray your slow cooker with non stick cooking spray. Place your chicken in the slow cooker.
• In a medium sized bowl combine the cream cheese, bacon cream cheese, ranch dressing mix, and cooked bacon pieces,and spread over the chicken in the slow cooker.
• Cook on low for about 6 to 8 hours or on high for about 4 hours. Watch closely so they don't overcook.
• Shred the chicken with 2 forks and stir together well in the slow cooker so chicken is coated well.
• Serve chicken on rolls and top with shredded cheese. Stick under the broiler just until cheese is melted. Watch closely-only takes about 45 seconds.

BACON-COLBY JACK CRACKER MELTS

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F.
• Place crackers in single layer on baking sheet.
• Top with remaining ingredients.
• Bake 2 to 3 min. or until cheese is melted.