Description
This sweet and spicy Million Dollar Bacon pairs beautifully with creamy goat cheese and crispy crostini. It’s the ultimate crowd-pleasing appetizer—elegant, easy, and unforgettable.
Ingredients
For the Million Dollar Bacon
1 pack 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)
For the Crostini
1 baguette
Olive oil
Salt and pepper
Additional Ingredients
4 or 8-ounce log of goat cheese
Maple syrup, honey, or hot honey for drizzling
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with foil and place a wire rack on top.
2. In a small bowl, mix brown sugar, black pepper, water, and cayenne.
3. Lay bacon strips on rack and coat both sides with the sugar mixture. Sprinkle red pepper flakes if desired.
4. Bake for 15 minutes, flip, then bake for 10–15 more minutes until crispy. Cool on paper towels.
5. Increase oven temperature to 425°F. Slice baguette into ½-inch pieces and arrange on a baking sheet.
6. Brush both sides of bread with olive oil, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and bake for 7–10 minutes until golden. Cool completely.
7. Place goat cheese log on serving dish. Crumble and press bacon into the cheese. Scatter extra bacon around base.
8. Drizzle with maple syrup or hot honey. Serve with crostini on the side or pre-assemble each piece.
Notes
Prepare bacon and crostini in advance for easy serving. Assemble the goat cheese log just before guests arrive. Try adding herbs or fruit jam for a seasonal twist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 crostini with topping
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 6
- Sodium: 210
- Fat: 11
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Unsaturated Fat: 6
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 9
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 6
- Cholesterol: 20