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Bacon Goat Cheese Appetizer

Irresistible Bacon Goat Cheese Appetizer for Winning Game Days

This Bacon Goat Cheese Appetizer combines creamy goat cheese with crispy caramelized bacon for a winning game day snack.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Bacon Ingredients
  • 8 slices Thick-cut bacon Can substitute turkey bacon
  • 1/2 cup Brown sugar Coconut sugar can be used
  • 2 tablespoons Water
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black pepper Can substitute with white pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon Cayenne pepper Omit for non-spicy version
  • 1/4 teaspoon Red pepper flakes Optional
Crostini Ingredients
  • 1 loaf Baguette Use gluten-free for sensitive guests
  • 2 tablespoons Olive oil Melted butter is a great alternative
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black pepper
Cheese Log Ingredients
  • 1 log (4 or 8 ounces) Goat cheese Explore flavored varieties
  • 2 tablespoons Maple syrup Can substitute with honey or hot honey

Equipment

  • Oven
  • baking sheet
  • Baking rack
  • Medium-sized bowl
  • Brush or spoon

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with aluminum foil, placing a baking rack on top.
  2. Combine brown sugar, water, black pepper, cayenne pepper, and optional red pepper flakes in a bowl until the sugar dissolves.
  3. Coat the bacon slices with the sugar mixture on both sides using a brush or spoon.
  4. Place the bacon rack in the oven and bake for 15 minutes. Flip and bake for another 10-15 minutes until crispy.
  5. Remove the bacon from the oven and place on a paper towel-lined plate to cool.
  6. Slice the baguette into ½-inch thick pieces and arrange on a baking sheet.
  7. Brush each baguette slice with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper; bake at 425°F (220°C) for 7-10 minutes.
  8. On a serving platter, place the goat cheese log and press the cooled bacon chunks into the surface.
  9. Drizzle honey, maple syrup, or hot honey over the cheese and serve with crostini.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 15gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 2IUCalcium: 4mgIron: 6mg

Notes

Well-coat the bacon for maximum flavor; keep an eye on the crostini while baking. Cool slightly for crunch. Vegetarian variations are possible.

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