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Bacon Goat Cheese Appetizer Log

Bacon Goat Cheese Appetizer Log That Steals the Show

A delicious Bacon Goat Cheese Appetizer Log that combines crispy bacon, creamy goat cheese, and sweet flavors, making it the star of your gathering.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Bacon
  • 8 ounces Thick-Cut Bacon Provides savory richness
  • 1 cup Brown Sugar Adds sweetness
  • 2 tablespoons Water Essential for mixing
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper Enhances flavor
  • 1/4 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper Optional, for spice
  • 1/4 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes Optional, for additional heat
For the Crostini
  • 1 loaf Baguette Ideal for crostini
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil For brushing baguette slices
  • 1 teaspoon Salt For seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Pepper For seasoning
For the Goat Cheese Log
  • 8 ounces Log of Goat Cheese Creamy base for the log
  • 2 tablespoons Maple Syrup For drizzling

Equipment

  • Oven
  • mixing bowl
  • Baking Sheet
  • Oven-safe Rack
  • Brush

Method
 

Directions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a baking sheet with foil and an oven-safe rack.
  2. Mix brown sugar, black pepper, water, and cayenne pepper in a bowl until a paste forms.
  3. Coat both sides of the bacon slices with the brown sugar mixture.
  4. Bake bacon for 15 minutes, flip, and then bake for another 10 to 15 minutes until crispy.
  5. Cool bacon on a paper towel-lined plate.
  6. Increase the oven temperature to 425°F (220°C).
  7. Slice baguette and brush with olive oil, then sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  8. Bake baguette slices for 7 to 10 minutes until golden brown.
  9. Assemble by pressing the bacon pieces into the goat cheese log.
  10. Drizzle maple syrup over the log and serve with crispy crostini.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 10gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 450mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 80mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This dish is perfect for game days or gatherings and can be made ahead of time.

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