Description
Indulge in the Million Dollar Bacon Goat Cheese Appetizer, a heavenly blend of creamy goat cheese and crispy candied bacon, all drizzled with a touch of hot honey. This appetizer is not only a showstopper for any gathering—from game day parties to intimate family dinners—but it also offers a delightful mix of sweet, savory, and slightly spicy flavors that will have your guests craving more. Easy to prepare and versatile in presentation, this dish is sure to leave a lasting impression. Serve it with crostini or alongside fresh veggies for an elegant touch!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pack thick-cut bacon
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 tablespoon water
- 4 or 8-ounce log of goat cheese
- Maple syrup or hot honey for drizzling
- 1 baguette (for crostini)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix brown sugar, black pepper, cayenne pepper, and water in a small bowl.
- Lay bacon slices on the baking sheet and coat both sides with the brown sugar mixture.
- Bake for 15 minutes, flip the bacon, and bake for another 10-15 minutes until crispy.
- Slice the baguette into ½-inch pieces; brush with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Increase oven temperature to 425°F; bake crostini for about 7-10 minutes until golden brown.
- Once cooled, crumble the bacon over the goat cheese log on a serving dish and drizzle with maple syrup or hot honey.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (35g)
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 25mg