Description
Million Dollar Bacon Goat Cheese Appetizer is a flavor-packed delight that combines crispy bacon, creamy goat cheese, and a touch of maple syrup. Perfect for any gathering, this dish transforms simple ingredients into an unforgettable experience that will leave your guests clamoring for more. Easy to prepare and visually stunning, it’s the ideal centerpiece for brunches or casual get-togethers.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 slices thick-cut bacon
- 8 oz creamy goat cheese
- 2 tbsp pure maple syrup
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh chives or parsley
- Crackers or toasted bread slices (for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and arrange bacon strips in a single layer. Bake for 15-20 minutes until crispy.
- While the bacon cooks, crumble goat cheese into a bowl. Mix in chopped herbs and drizzle with maple syrup.
- Once cooled, chop the bacon into bite-sized pieces and fold them into the goat cheese mixture.
- Use a spoon to scoop the mixture onto crackers or toasted bread slices. Drizzle with additional maple syrup and garnish with fresh herbs before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cracker topped with appetizer (30g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 20mg