Best Million Dollar Bacon Goat Cheese (Printable Format)
Candied bacon, creamy goat cheese, and crisp crostini combine for a crowd-pleasing appetizer.
# Needed Ingredients:
→ Candied Bacon
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1 pack thick-cut bacon
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1/4 cup brown sugar
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1/2 tablespoon water
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1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
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1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
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1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
→ Crostini
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1 baguette
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Olive oil, for brushing
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Salt, to taste
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Black pepper, to taste
→ Assembly
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4 or 8-ounce log goat cheese
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Maple syrup, honey, or hot honey, for drizzling
# Preparation Steps:
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Combine brown sugar, water, black pepper, and cayenne pepper in a small bowl. Stir to form a thick paste.
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Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Arrange bacon slices in a single layer on the sheet. Rub both sides with sugar mixture. Sprinkle with red pepper flakes if desired.
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Bake for 15 minutes. Flip the bacon and return to the oven for an additional 10-15 minutes until crisp but not burnt. Transfer bacon to a paper towel-lined plate to cool completely.
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Increase oven temperature to 425°F. Slice the baguette into 1/2-inch rounds. Arrange on a baking sheet, brush both sides with olive oil, and season with salt and pepper.
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Bake for 7-10 minutes, turning halfway through baking, until golden and crisp. Let cool slightly.
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Once bacon is cooled, crumble or chop it into small pieces. Place the goat cheese log on a serving platter and firmly press bacon pieces onto the surface of the cheese.
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Generously drizzle maple syrup, honey, or hot honey over the bacon-covered goat cheese log. Serve immediately alongside crostini.
# Supplementary Details:
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Ensure the bacon is fully cooled before pressing onto the goat cheese for optimal texture and presentation.