Description
A delightful appetizer log combining sweet candied bacon and tangy goat cheese, perfect for gatherings and cozy evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pack thick-cut turkey 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 (or honey, or hot honey)
Instructions
- Begin by placing an oven rack in the center row and preheating your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Line a large, rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil or parchment paper. Place an oven-safe baking rack on top of the foil in the pan.
- Mix together brown sugar, black pepper, water, and cayenne pepper in a small bowl.
- Lay the turkey bacon slices on your prepared sheet pan in a single layer. Coat both sides of the bacon with the brown sugar mixture, pressing it into the bacon.
- Place the tray of bacon in your oven on the center rack and bake for about 15 minutes. Flip slices and continue baking for an additional 10-15 minutes until crispy.
- Remove the spicy candied turkey bacon from the oven and transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to cool.
- Raise your oven temperature to 425 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Slice the baguette into 1/2 inch pieces, arranging them cut-side down on a foil-lined cookie sheet.
- Brush the tops of the bread with olive oil, then sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Bake the crostini in the preheated oven’s center rack for 7-10 minutes until crispy and golden brown.
- Take them out and let them cool for 30 minutes before using.
- Start by placing the goat cheese log on your serving dish.
- Break the cooled turkey bacon into small pieces and press them into the goat cheese log.
- Scatter some bacon around the base of the cheese for guests to scoop up.
Notes
Make bacon and crostini a day ahead and assemble just before serving for freshness. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 25mg