Bacon Jam RITZ Topper

Name: Bacon Jam RITZ Topper
Prep time: 45 min
Total time: 75 min
Yield: 16
Ingredients: 1 lb. center-cut bacon, cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices; 2 large sweet onions, cut each into 4 wedges, then cut each wedge into thin slices; ¾ cup cola; 5 tsp. brown sugar; 1 tsp. fresh thyme; ⅛ tsp. ground red pepper (cayenne); 2 Tbsp. fresh parsley, divided; 48 RITZ Crackers

This delicious bacon and caramelized onion jam takes a little effort, but your guests will be asking for the recipe of this savory party appetizer.

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Servings:

Makes 16 servings, 3 topped crackers each.

Ingredient list

1 lb. center-cut bacon, cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices
2 large sweet onions, cut each into 4 wedges, then cut each wedge into thin slices
¾ cup cola
5 tsp. brown sugar
1 tsp. chopped fresh thyme
⅛ tsp. ground red pepper (cayenne)
2 Tbsp. chopped fresh parsley, divided
48 RITZ Crackers

Directions

Cook and stir bacon in medium skillet until crisp. Use slotted spoon to remove bacon from skillet; drain on paper towels. Discard all but 1 Tbsp. drippings from skillet.

Add onions to drippings in skillet; cook 10 to 12 min. or until golden brown, stirring frequently. (If onions are getting too dark or start to stick to bottom of skillet, add up to 2 Tbsp. water to skillet, stirring while cooking to scrape onions from bottom of skillet.)

Add all remaining ingredients except parsley and crackers; mix well. Cook 15 min. or until thickened to jam-like consistency, stirring frequently. Remove from heat. Stir in 5 tsp. parsley. Spoon into bowl. Cool.

Spread bacon mixture onto crackers; sprinkle with remaining parsley.

Recipe Tips

Make AheadPrepare bacon mixture as directed; cool completely. Refrigerate up to 24 hours. Let stand at room temperature about 30 min. before spreading onto crackers and topping with remaining parsley as directed.