Description
Indulge your taste buds with this Million Dollar Bacon Goat Cheese Appetizer, a delightful fusion of crispy bacon, creamy goat cheese, and sweet maple syrup. Perfect for brunch or as a party starter, this dish balances savory and tangy flavors in an irresistible bite. Easy to prepare and visually stunning, it ensures your gatherings are memorable. Your guests will be asking for seconds—and the recipe!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 slices thick-cut bacon
- 8 oz fresh goat cheese
- 2 tbsp pure maple syrup
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans (toasted)
- 2 tbsp fresh thyme (chopped) or rosemary
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Arrange bacon strips on the baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes until crispy.
- In a bowl, mix goat cheese, chopped pecans, herbs, and red pepper flakes until well combined.
- Once bacon is crispy, crumble into pieces. Spread about one tablespoon of goat cheese mixture onto each bacon slice.
- Drizzle each with maple syrup and return to the oven for an additional 5-7 minutes until warmed through and melty.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving on a platter.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 25mg