Maple Bacon Crack | The Recipe Critic

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!

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!

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.

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!