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Million Dollar Bacon Crostini with Whipped Goat Cheese and Hot Honey Recipe

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  • Author: admin
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings (8 pieces)
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

These Million Dollar Bacon Crostinis feature thick-cut bacon caramelized with brown sugar and a hint of cayenne pepper, layered on toasted crostini with whipped goat cheese and finished with a drizzle of hot honey. This appetizer offers a perfect balance of sweet, spicy, tangy, and crunchy flavors, making it an irresistible crowd-pleaser ideal for entertaining or special occasions.

Ingredients

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Bacon and Toppings

  • 8 oz thick-cut bacon
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons hot honey

Cheese and Bread

  • 8 oz goat cheese, whipped until creamy
  • 8 pieces crostini, toasted

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) to ensure it is hot enough for baking the bacon evenly and rapidly.
  2. Prepare the baking tray: Line a baking tray with foil and place a wire rack on top. Arrange the bacon slices on the rack, making sure they have space between them for even cooking.
  3. Coat the bacon: Generously sprinkle the brown sugar over each bacon slice and add cayenne pepper to your desired level of heat for a perfect caramelized coating.
  4. Bake the bacon: Place the tray in the oven and bake for about 20 minutes until the bacon is crispy and caramelized, paying attention to avoid burning.
  5. Cool the bacon: Remove from the oven and let the bacon cool on the wire rack for a few minutes to maintain its crispiness.
  6. Whip the goat cheese: While the bacon is baking, whip the goat cheese until smooth and creamy for easy spreading.
  7. Assemble the crostinis: Spread a generous layer of whipped goat cheese on each toasted crostini to create a rich, tangy base.
  8. Add bacon and honey: Place pieces of the caramelized bacon atop the goat cheese layers and finish with a drizzle of hot honey for a sweet and spicy kick.
  9. Serve immediately: Plate the crostinis right away to enjoy the freshness, texture, and full flavor combination at its best.

Notes

  • For a milder heat, reduce or omit the cayenne pepper.
  • Coconut sugar can be used instead of brown sugar for a different caramel flavor.
  • Use day-old French bread sliced thinly and toasted for crostini.
  • To make whipping goat cheese easier, let it come to room temperature first.
  • Hot honey can be found in specialty stores or made at home by infusing honey with chili flakes.

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