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Million Dollar Bacon Goat Cheese Appetizer Log

This Million Dollar Bacon Goat Cheese Appetizer Log combines crispy candied bacon, creamy goat cheese, and a drizzle of sweet maple or honey. Perfect for parties, family get-togethers, or holiday spreads, it’s a crowd-pleasing starter that’s easy to prepare yet feels gourmet.
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Ingredients
  

For the Million Dollar Bacon

  • 1 pack thick-cut bacon
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • ½ tablespoon water
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes optional

For the Crostini

  • 1 baguette
  • Olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Additional Ingredients
  • 4 –8 oz goat cheese log
  • Maple syrup honey, or hot honey for drizzling

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F with the rack in the center. Line a baking sheet with foil or parchment paper and place a baking rack on top. In a small bowl, mix brown sugar, water, black pepper, and cayenne.
  • Lay bacon slices on the rack, coat both sides with the sugar-spice mixture, and sprinkle red pepper flakes if desired. Bake for 15 minutes, flip, then bake another 10–15 minutes until crispy but not burnt. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to cool.
  • Increase the oven temperature to 425°F. Slice the baguette into ½-inch rounds, arrange on a foil-lined sheet, brush with olive oil, and season with salt and pepper. Bake for 7–10 minutes until golden and crisp, then let cool for at least 30 minutes.
  • Place the goat cheese log on a serving dish, crumble the cooled bacon into small pieces, and press them into the cheese log, letting some spill around the base. Drizzle with maple syrup, honey, or hot honey just before serving.