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Million Dollar Bacon Goat Cheese Appetizer Log

Million Dollar Bacon Goat Cheese Appetizer Log You’ll Crave

The Million Dollar Bacon Goat Cheese Appetizer Log is a visually stunning and delicious dish combining creamy goat cheese and sweet, spicy candied bacon.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 8 servings
Course: APPETIZERS
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Candied Bacon
  • 12 oz Thick-Cut Bacon Opt for thick-cut for optimal texture.
  • 1 cup Brown Sugar Consider using coconut sugar for a lower glycemic index.
  • 1/4 cup Water
  • 1 tsp Black Pepper Introduces subtle heat and depth.
  • 1/2 tsp Cayenne Pepper Adjust to taste for desired spice levels.
  • 1 tsp Red Pepper Flakes Optional for additional heat.
For the Crostini
  • 1 loaf Baguette Serves as a crispy base.
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil For brushing the baguette slices.
  • 1 tsp Salt Essential seasoning.
  • 1 tsp Pepper Essential seasoning.
For the Cheese Log
  • 8 oz Goat Cheese Log Brings creaminess and tang.
  • 2 tbsp Hot Honey Or Maple Syrup for garnish.

Equipment

  • oven
  • Baking Sheet
  • Oven-safe rack
  • mixing bowl

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with foil.
  2. Mix the brown sugar, water, black pepper, and cayenne pepper until smooth.
  3. Lay bacon strips on the rack and coat both sides with the sugar mixture.
  4. Bake for 15 minutes, flip, and bake for another 10-15 minutes until crispy.
  5. Increase oven temperature to 425°F, slice the baguette, brush with olive oil, and season.
  6. Bake baguette rounds for 7-10 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
  7. Assemble the log by pressing bacon pieces into goat cheese and drizzling with hot honey.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 12gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 2IUCalcium: 40mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Optional: Serve with fresh fruits or mixed nuts for an extra touch.

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