Appetizers for Christmas, Part 2, Boursin Cheese Crackers and a Festive Charcuterie Board

Boursin cheese

🥗Healthier: low-fat cream cheese

💰Cheaper: plain cream cheese

Cream cheese provides a similar creamy texture at a lower cost.

crackers

🥗Healthier: whole grain crackers

💰Cheaper: saltines

Whole grain crackers offer more fiber, while saltines are a budget-friendly option.

Preheat the oven to 300°F.

Lay out the club crackers on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and a rack to catch grease.

Spread a little Boursin cheese on each cracker without drowning them in cheese.

Cut the bacon into fourths: first cut in half, then cut each half into half again.

Place a piece of bacon on top of each cracker with cheese.

Sprinkle dark brown sugar over the bacon on the crackers.

If the brown sugar is clumpy, break it up in a bowl for easier sprinkling.

Bake in the preheated oven for 35 to 45 minutes until the bacon is done.

Let the crackers cool slightly before serving them on a decorative plate or board.

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