Candied Bacon Jalapeño Party Crackers

Sweet, spicy, smoky, and insanely addictive—these Candied Bacon Jalapeño Party Crackers are the ultimate crowd-pleasing bite. Layered with thick-cut bacon, pickled jalapeños, and a schmear of cream cheese, then dusted with All Purp and Apple Smack, this spicy snack packs major flavor in a tiny, crispy package. Drizzled with hot honey for the ultimate sweet heat punch—these babies won’t last long.

Whether you're firing up the smoker for a party or need an easy BBQ appetizer, this recipe delivers big-time flavor using our signature bbq rubs and meat seasonings.

Yields: About 20 Crackers | Prep Time: 20 Minutes | Total Time: 45 Minutes

INGREDIENTS:

20 Club-style crackers
Thick-cut bacon (sliced to fit crackers)
Whipped cream cheese
Pickled jalapeños
2 tbsp All Purp
2 tbsp Apple Smack
Hot honey (or regular honey with a kick)

1 | Slice bacon into cracker-sized pieces, keeping in mind it will shrink as it cooks.

2 | Spread a layer of whipped cream cheese onto each Club cracker.

3 | Top with a piece of thick-cut bacon.

4 | Lightly season the bacon with both All Purp and Apple Smack for a savory-sweet bbq rub combo.

5 | Add a few slices of pickled jalapeños on top of each cracker.

6 | Heat your smoker or grill to 350°F.

7 | Place crackers on a wire rack and smoke/grill for 20 minutes, or until bacon is golden and crisp.

8 | Drizzle each with hot honey right before serving.

9 | Serve hot. Watch them vanish.

• Use thick-cut bacon: It holds up better to heat and crisps beautifully on the smoker.
• Don’t skimp on the cream cheese: It balances the jalapeño heat perfectly.
• Go bold with the rubs: Our bbq seasoning blends bring serious flavor—don’t be shy with Apple Smack or All Purp.
• Use a fruitwood for smoking: Apple or cherry adds subtle sweetness to complement the heat.

• Sweet + spicy + smoky: Every bite hits the flavor jackpot.
• Smoker, grill, or oven: These flex to whatever heat source you’ve got.
• Perfect party food: Bold enough for BBQ lovers, easy enough for a weekday snack.
• Loaded with crave-worthy seasoning: Because boring snacks don’t stand a chance.