Maple Bacon Crack

    Maple Bacon Crack is as delicious and addicting as it sounds! It has flaky pastry dough drizzled in a sweet maple sauce and is loaded with crispy bacon pieces! It’s the perfect sweet and salty snack!

    Angle shot of stacked pieces of maple bacon crack.

    Reasons You’ll Love This Recipe

    • Sweet & Salty: This snack delivers the ultimate salty and sweet flavor! You are going to be hooked after the first bite!
    • Easy to Make: With just five simple ingredients and 30 minutes of your time, you can be chowing down on this scrumptious treat!
    • Crowd Pleaser: Everyone loves bacon! These would be perfect to share for the big game, family party, or get-together. Serve it with my Spinach dip, cowboy caviar, and little smokies!

    Ingredients Needed For Maple Bacon Crack

    You literally only need 5 ingredients to make this amazing snack! You will be blown away by the intense flavor that these few ingredients make when combined. Scroll to the bottom of the post for exact measurements.

    • Bacon: The star of the show! Crispy bacon makes everything taste better! Mixed with the sweet maple syrup, it’s a match made in heaven.
    • Tube Crescent Dough Sheet or Rolls: Gives the bacon and syrup the perfect base to create a crisp, chewy texture and delicious flavor.
    • Maple Syrup (divided): Bacon and maple are a marriage of flavors I can’t get enough of!
    • Brown Sugar: Provides a depth of sweet flavor and caramelizes, giving it that crisp texture.
    • Cracked Black Pepper: This is optional, but I love the kick of heat it gives!
    Overhead shot of labeled ingredients.

    How to Make Maple Bacon Crack

    Making Maple Bacon Crack is quick and straightforward, so you’ll have it ready in no time! Then, follow these easy steps to create a treat that’s sure to impress.

    1. Cook: Cook the bacon in the oven, over the stove, or in the air fryer—you choose your preferred method! Drain the grease, chop or crumble the bacon into pieces, and set aside.
    2. Prick: Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Line an 18 x 13 x 2-inch baking sheet with parchment paper. Roll out the crescent dough, onto the prepared pan. If you’re using crescent rolls, pinch the seams together. Prick the dough using a fork.
    3. Brush: Using a basting brush, brush 2 tablespoons of maple syrup on top of the dough.
    4. Sprinkle: Next, sprinkle the brown sugar evenly over the dough.
    5. Add: Top with the cooked bacon pieces.
    6. Drizzle and Bake: Drizzle with the remaining 2 tablespoons of maple syrup, and sprinkle with the cracked black pepper, if using. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the dough is golden brown. Allow to cool before cutting or “cracking” into pieces.
    Overhead shot of a bowl of cooked bacon bits.
    Overhead shot of crescent sheet dough being pricked a bunch with a fork.
    Angle shot of someone spreading maple syrup on the crescent dough sheet.
    Overhead shot of brown sugar spread over the maple and crescent dough.
    Overhead shot of bacon pieces over the brown sugar and maple on the crescent dough.
    Close up shot of someone drizzling maple over the tope of everything.

    Why Should I Prick the Dough?

    Be sure to prick the dough all over using a fork! This will prevent the dough from bubbling up as it bakes.

    Maple Bacon Crack Tips and Variations

    This recipe is fun to play around with to make it come out just how you want. Here are a few ideas to get you started.

    • Crescent Dough: Pillsbury truly did us all a favor by creating their crescent dough sheets, especially for recipes like this! If you can’t find the sheets, the rolls will work great, just be sure to pinch the seams together to make one large piece.
    • Bacon: Use precooked bacon if you’re in a time crunch! Don’t cook the bacon too dark because it will continue to crisp in the oven again. Sometimes I use peppered bacon and omit the pepper at the end. It’s amazing!!
    • Pepper: The pepper is completely optional, but I recommend you give the cracked black pepper a try! It adds a tiny kick of spice, and we love it!
    • Additional Topping Ideas: This Maple Bacon Crack is a great base layer for additional toppings! For example, you can try adding chopped pecans for extra texture and flavor. If you like spicy, add chopped jalapenos or red pepper flakes for heat.
    Overhead shot of a sheet of maple bacon crack.

    Storing Maple Caramel Bacon Crack

    I highly doubt you will have any leftovers because this maple bacon crack is addicting and disappears so quickly. Here’s how to store it:

    • At Room Temperature: Store leftovers at room temperature in an air-tight container!
    Close up shot of broken up pieces of maple bacon crack.

    More Sweet Bacon-Inspired Snacks To Try

    If you’re like me, then you love a good salty and sweet-flavored snack or treat! It’s my favorite because the combo just hits every taste bud and I seriously can’t stop eating! Here are a few more recipes for you to try!