Million Dollar Bacon Goat Cheese Appetizer Log with Crostini and Hot Honey Drizzle Recipe
The Million Dollar Bacon Goat Cheese Appetizer Log combines creamy goat cheese with crispy candied bacon and a drizzle of hot honey for a sweet, savory, and spicy treat perfect for game days, parties, or family gatherings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free, Halal
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 1 pack of thick-cut bacon
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 tablespoon water
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 baguette
- Olive oil
- Salt and pepper
- 4 or 8-ounce log of goat cheese
- Maple syrup, honey, or hot honey (for drizzling)
Instructions
- Preheat oven and prepare bacon: Preheat your oven to 350°F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. In a small bowl, mix the brown sugar, black pepper, cayenne pepper, and water.
- Prepare bacon on sheet pan: Lay the bacon slices on the prepared sheet pan in a single layer. Rub both sides of the bacon with the brown sugar mixture. Sprinkle with red pepper flakes if using.
- Bake bacon: Bake the bacon in the oven for 15 minutes. Flip the slices and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until crispy but not burned. Remove from the oven and place the bacon on a paper towel-lined plate to cool.
- Prepare crostini: Increase the oven temperature to 425°F. Slice the baguette into ½-inch slices and place them on a baking sheet. Brush with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Bake crostini: Bake the crostini for 7-10 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and crispy. Remove from the oven and allow to cool.
- Assemble appetizer: Once the bacon has cooled, break it into small pieces. Place the goat cheese log on a serving dish and press the bacon pieces into the cheese. Drizzle with maple syrup, honey, or hot honey to finish.
- Serve: Serve the bacon cheese log with the crostini on the side.
Notes
- You can substitute goat cheese with cream cheese, ricotta, or Brie for a different flavor.
- For a spicier version, use spicy honey or increase the cayenne pepper in the bacon mixture.
- The bacon can be made ahead of time and stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- If you don’t want to flip the bacon, try using a baking rack to avoid flipping.
- Leftover crostini can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.