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Million Dollar Bacon Crostini

Million Dollar Bacon Crostini: A Must-Try Gourmet Treat

Million Dollar Bacon Crostini combines sweet, spicy candied bacon with creamy goat cheese on crunchy baguette for a gourmet snack.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 24 crostini
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Bacon
  • 1 pound thick-cut bacon substitute with turkey bacon for a lighter option
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar coconut sugar can be used for a healthier version
  • 2 tablespoons water helps dissolve and activate the sugar for candied texture
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper optional for extra heat
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional for extra heat
For the Crostini
  • 1 large baguette slice into 24 rounds
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil for brushing the bread
  • to taste salt
  • to taste pepper
For the Topping
  • 8 oz goat cheese log blend with cream cheese for a milder taste if desired
  • to taste maple syrup or honey, for drizzling
  • to taste fresh herbs thyme or chives for garnish
  • to taste candied pecans optional for extra crunch

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking sheet
  • Wire rack
  • mixing bowl
  • Knife
  • Toaster

Method
 

Bacon Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with foil and place a wire rack atop it.
  2. In a mixing bowl, blend together brown sugar, water, black pepper, cayenne, and red pepper flakes.
  3. Lay the coated bacon strips on the wire rack and bake for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway through.
Crostini Preparation
  1. Slice the baguette into 24 rounds about 1/2 inch thick.
  2. Brush each slice with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
  3. Toast in the oven for 8-10 minutes until golden-brown and crispy.
Assembly
  1. Once the bacon has cooled, chop it into bite-sized pieces.
  2. Spread goat cheese on each crostini, top with the chopped bacon, and drizzle with maple syrup or honey.
  3. Garnish with fresh herbs and candied pecans if using, and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1crostiniCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 5gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 250IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Bacon choice is important; use thick-cut bacon for the best results. Also, prep ingredients ahead of time for convenience.

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