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Meat & PoultryIntermediate15 min
Maple-Glazed Bacon And Smoked Gouda Crostini
This crostini is a celebration of sweet and savory, featuring thick-cut bacon glazed with maple syrup for a caramelized crunch. The smoky richness of Gouda cheese melts perfectly onto a crisp baguette slice, creating a sophisticated appetizer that is utterly irresistible. A sprinkle of fresh chives adds a final touch of color and oniony bite.
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Ingredients
- •baguette, sliced into 1/2-inch thick rounds
- •tablespoons olive oil
- •oz smoked Gouda cheese, shredded
- •slices thick
- •cut bacon
- •tablespoons pure maple syrup
- •tablespoon chopped fresh chives
- •Pinch of black pepper
Prep Steps
- 1Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Brush both sides of the baguette slices with olive oil and arrange them on a baking sheet.
- 2In a separate pan, cook the bacon until it is about halfway done (still pliable but starting to crisp). Drain excess fat, then brush the bacon with maple syrup and finish cooking until crispy and caramelized. Chop the bacon into small pieces.
- 3Top each crostini slice with a generous pinch of shredded smoked Gouda cheese. Bake for 8 minutes
- 4minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the bread is golden brown.
- 5Remove from the oven and immediately top each crostini with the chopped maple
- 6glazed bacon. Garnish with fresh chives and a pinch of black pepper before serving.
Chef's Tip & Pairing
For a perfect wine pairing, serve this rich, smoky, and sweet crostini with a crisp, high-acid off-dry Riesling, which will cut through the richness of the bacon and complement the maple glaze.
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