Description

This dish combines creamy whipped goat cheese topped with sweet candied bacon and crunchy pecans, making it a perfect appetizer for any occasion. It’s easy to prepare and delivers a mouthwatering balance of flavors.

Ingredients

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8 ounces goat cheese
2 tablespoons Greek yogurt
1 tablespoon honey
1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh thyme
1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh rosemary
1 teaspoon lemon juice
2 ounces bacon (finely chopped)
3 tablespoons finely chopped pecans
1 tablespoon brown sugar
⅛ teaspoon salt
Pinch of black pepper (optional)

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Instructions

Add goat cheese, Greek yogurt, honey, thyme, rosemary, and lemon juice in a food processor and blend until creamy.
Cook bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy, then drain and return some grease to the skillet.
Mix pecans, brown sugar, salt, and black pepper into the skillet, cooking until golden and fragrant.
Spoon whipped goat cheese into a serving bowl and top with candied bacon and pecans. Serve with baguette crisps or crackers.

Notes

Make sure the goat cheese is at room temperature for easier blending.
Avoid over-blending to keep the texture creamy, not runny.
This dish can be made gluten-free by checking the bacon and other ingredients.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1/6 recipe
Calories: 250
Sugar: 6g
Sodium: 500mg
Fat: 18g
Saturated Fat: 7g
Unsaturated Fat: 11g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 15g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 6g
Cholesterol: 30mg