Description
This appetizer log combines crispy, candied turkey bacon with rich, creamy goat cheese, creating a delicious and crowd-pleasing dish perfect for gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pack of 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
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and place an oven rack in the center.
- Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil or parchment paper, and place an oven-safe rack on top.
- Combine brown sugar, black pepper, water, and cayenne pepper in a small bowl.
- Coat the turkey bacon slices with the brown sugar mixture and place them on your prepared sheet.
- Sprinkle optional red pepper flakes on top.
- Bake for 15 minutes, flip, and continue baking for 10-15 minutes until crispy.
- Transfer the bacon to a paper towel-lined plate to cool.
- Increase the oven temperature to 425°F.
- Slice the baguette into 1/2 inch slices and arrange them cut side down on a cookie sheet.
- Brush tops with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Bake the crostini for 7-10 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool the crostini for about 30 minutes.
- Place the goat cheese log on a serving dish.
- Break cooled bacon into small pieces and press into the goat cheese log.
Notes
Make ahead by preparing bacon and crostini a day in advance. Store separately in airtight containers.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 ounces
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg