Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Million Dollar Bacon Crostini, a gourmet appetizer that will elevate any gathering. This impressive dish features crispy baguette slices generously topped with creamy goat cheese and a unique sticky-spicy candied bacon. Perfect for fancy dinner parties or cozy nights at home, these crostini boast a wonderful balance of sweet, savory, and spicy notes that will leave your guests raving. With easy preparation and simple ingredients, this recipe is not only visually stunning but also a delicious crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 packs thick-cut bacon
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 1 tbsp water
- 1 tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp cayenne pepper
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 large baguette, sliced into 24 rounds
- Olive oil (for brushing)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 8 oz goat cheese log (or mix with cream cheese)
- Maple syrup, honey, or hot honey (for drizzling)
- Optional garnish: chopped fresh thyme, chives, or candied pecans
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with foil and place a wire rack on top.
- In a mixing bowl, combine brown sugar, water, black pepper, cayenne pepper, and optional red pepper flakes. Coat each bacon strip in the mixture and lay them on the wire rack.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes until crispy, flipping halfway through. Let cool before chopping.
- Brush baguette slices with olive oil, season with salt and pepper, and bake for 8–10 minutes until golden brown.
- Spread goat cheese on each toasted slice and top with chopped candied bacon. Drizzle with honey or maple syrup.
- Garnish with fresh herbs or candied pecans as desired.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg