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Million Dollar Bacon Crostini

Million Dollar Bacon Crostini: Irresistible Flavor Magic

Experience the million-dollar flavor of Bacon Crostini, a sumptuous appetizer featuring sweet-spicy bacon and creamy goat cheese.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 12 crostinis
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Bacon
  • 8 slices Thick-Cut Bacon Can substitute with turkey bacon
  • 1/2 cup Brown Sugar Can substitute with coconut sugar
  • 2 tablespoons Water
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper Use white pepper as a milder substitute
  • 1/4 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper Optional for heat
  • 1/4 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes Optional
For the Crostini
  • 1 loaf Baguette Use gluten-free baguette for gluten-free option
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Can use melted butter
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
For the Topping
  • 4 oz Goat Cheese Can substitute with cream cheese
  • to taste Honey/Maple Syrup/Hot Honey Choose based on your flavor preference
  • to taste Fresh Herbs (e.g., thyme, chives) Optional garnish
  • to taste Candied Pecans Optional garnish

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking Sheet
  • Wire rack
  • Mixing bowls

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare a baking sheet lined with foil and a wire rack on top.
  2. Combine brown sugar, water, black pepper, cayenne pepper, and red pepper flakes in a bowl to create a glaze. Dredge each bacon strip in the mixture and lay on the wire rack.
  3. Bake the bacon for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway, until crispy and golden brown. Let cool and chop into bite-sized pieces.
  4. Slice the baguette into ½-inch pieces, brush with olive oil, and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Toast in the oven for 8-10 minutes.
  5. Spread goat cheese on toasted baguette slices and top with sweet-spicy bacon pieces.
  6. Drizzle with honey, maple syrup, or hot honey, and garnish with fresh herbs or candied pecans if desired. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1crostiniCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 6gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 100IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Assemble the crostini just before serving to maintain the crispness of the bread.

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