Description
Million Dollar Bacon Crostini is a show-stopping appetizer that features crispy baguette slices topped with creamy goat cheese and sweet-spicy candied bacon. This dish is perfect for any gathering, from elegant brunches to lively parties, as it combines gourmet flavors with effortless preparation.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 packs thick-cut bacon
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 1 tbsp water
- 1 tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp cayenne pepper
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional, for extra heat)
- 1 large baguette, sliced into 24 rounds
- Olive oil (for brushing)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 8 oz goat cheese log (or mix with a bit of cream cheese for a milder version)
- Maple syrup, honey, or hot honey (for drizzling)
- Optional garnish: chopped fresh thyme, chives, or candied pecans
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with foil and set a wire rack on top.
- In a mixing bowl, combine brown sugar, water, black pepper, cayenne pepper, and red pepper flakes. Dredge bacon strips in this mixture and lay them on the rack.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until crispy, flipping halfway through. Let cool before chopping.
- Brush baguette slices with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Toast in the oven for about 8-10 minutes until golden brown.
- Spread goat cheese on each toasted slice, top with bacon pieces, and drizzle with honey or maple syrup.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 crostini (30g)
- Calories: 145
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 20mg