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Indulgent Million Dollar Bacon Crostini Recipe

Million Dollar Bacon Crostini made approachable with clear cues, pantry staples, and flexible swaps.
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Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 baguette sliced into 1/2-inch rounds
  • 6 slices of thick-cut bacon
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 1 tablespoon fresh chives chopped

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Prepare the bacon glaze by combining maple syrup, brown sugar, cayenne pepper, and black pepper in a bowl.
  3. Coat the bacon slices with the maple glaze and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  4. Bake the bacon for 15-20 minutes until crispy, turning once halfway through the cooking time.
  5. While the bacon is baking, prepare the baguette slices on another baking sheet and brush them lightly with olive oil.
  6. Toast the baguette slices in the oven for about 5-7 minutes until golden.
  7. Once the bacon is done, remove it from the oven and let it cool slightly before chopping it into smaller pieces.
  8. Spread a layer of cream cheese on each toasted baguette slice.
  9. Top each slice with the chopped Million Dollar Bacon and a sprinkle of fresh chives.
  10. Serve immediately while the crostini are still warm.