Description
Million Dollar Bacon Crostini is an irresistible appetizer that combines the crunch of toasted baguette, the creaminess of goat cheese, and the sweet-spicy flavor of candied bacon. Perfectly suited for parties, game days, or casual brunch gatherings, these gourmet bites are surprisingly easy to prepare.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 packs thick-cut bacon
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 1 large baguette
- 8 oz goat cheese (or a mix with cream cheese)
- Olive oil (for brushing)
- Honey or maple syrup (for drizzling)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with foil and place a wire rack on top.
- In a bowl, mix brown sugar, water, black pepper, cayenne pepper, and red pepper flakes. Dredge bacon strips in the mixture.
- Bake bacon on the wire rack for 25–30 minutes until crispy; cool before chopping.
- Slice baguette into rounds, brush with olive oil, and season with salt. Toast in the oven for 8–10 minutes until golden.
- Spread goat cheese on toasted slices, top with bacon pieces, and drizzle with honey or syrup.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 crostini (30g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 20mg