Description
Discover the irresistible Million Dollar Bacon Goat Cheese Appetizer, a perfect blend of creamy goat cheese and crispy candied bacon, all drizzled with hot honey. This delightful dish is ideal for any gathering, from game day to festive parties. The sweet, savory, and spicy flavors create a crowd-pleasing treat that will keep your guests coming back for more. Easy to make in just 40 minutes, this appetizer offers versatility as it can be served with crostini or enjoyed on its own. Elevate your next event with this gourmet snack that promises to impress!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pack thick-cut bacon
- 4 oz goat cheese log
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 baguette
- Hot honey (for drizzling)
- Olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix brown sugar, black pepper, and cayenne pepper in a bowl; coat bacon slices and place on the baking sheet.
- Bake bacon for 15 minutes, flip, then bake another 10-15 minutes until crispy.
- Increase oven temperature to 425°F, slice baguette, brush with olive oil, season with salt and pepper.
- Bake crostini for about 7-10 minutes until golden brown.
- Assemble by placing goat cheese on a platter, topping with broken bacon pieces and drizzling with hot honey.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 oz
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 20mg