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Million Dollar Bacon Goat Cheese

Million Dollar Bacon Goat Cheese Appetizer That Stuns

This Million Dollar Bacon Goat Cheese appetizer features creamy goat cheese wrapped in sweet, crispy bacon, drizzled with hot honey.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Bacon Coating
  • 1 cup Brown Sugar Can substitute with coconut sugar
  • 1/4 cup Water
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper
  • 1 pinch Cayenne Pepper Optional
  • Red Pepper Flakes Optional garnish
  • Thick-Cut Bacon Regular bacon can be used if thick-cut is unavailable
For the Crostini
  • 1 loaf Baguette Any high-quality bread is a good substitute
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
  • Salt
  • Pepper
For the Creamy Base
  • 1 log Goat Cheese Cream cheese can be substituted
For the Finishing Touch
  • Hot Honey or Maple Syrup Drizzle on top before serving

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking Sheet
  • wire rack
  • Medium-sized bowl
  • brush or spoon

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Million Dollar Bacon Goat Cheese
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with aluminum foil, placing a wire rack on top.
  2. In a medium-sized bowl, combine brown sugar, water, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. Stir until the sugar dissolves.
  3. Lay out thick-cut bacon strips on the wire rack and coat each with the sugary mixture. Sprinkle red pepper flakes if desired.
  4. Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes, then flip each slice and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until crispy.
  5. Increase the oven temperature to 425°F (220°C) and prepare the baguette for crostini.
  6. Slice the baguette into ½-inch pieces, brush with olive oil, and season with salt and pepper. Bake for 7-10 minutes until golden and crisp.
  7. On a serving platter, place the log of goat cheese and press the cooled bacon pieces into the cheese for a stunning presentation.
  8. Drizzle hot honey or maple syrup over the bacon-wrapped goat cheese log before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 5gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 150mgSugar: 8gVitamin A: 5IUCalcium: 2mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. For longer storage, wrap tightly and freeze for up to 2 months.

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