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Whipped Goat Cheese Dip with Crispy Bacon, Dates, and Rosemary Honey
This easy whipped goat cheese dip combines tangy goat cheese with salty crispy beef bacon, sweet Medjool dates, and a fragrant rosemary-cayenne honey drizzle. A perfect make-ahead appetizer for holidays and gatherings.
👥 10 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 30 min⏳ Prep: 20 min🔥 Cook: 10 min👤 James Carter📖 cookfastrecipes
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- baking sheet
- oven
- food processor
- bowl
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2
On the prepared baking sheet, toss together the chopped beef bacon, one tablespoon of fresh rosemary, the brown sugar, one teaspoon of honey, and the cayenne pepper. Spread into an even single layer. Tear pitted dates into smaller pieces and scatter around the bacon. Bake for about 8 to ⏱️ 10 minutes, until bacon is crispy.
chopped fresh rosemary2 tablespoonsbrown sugar1 teaspoon
3
In a food processor, combine room temperature goat cheese and cream cheese. Add the olive oil and a small pinch of sea salt. Pulse until completely smooth and creamy.
cream cheese, at room temperature4 ouncesSea salt
4
In a small bowl, combine the 1/3 cup of honey with the remaining tablespoon of chopped rosemary. Add a pinch of cayenne and a pinch of salt. Stir and adjust spice to taste.
5
Spoon whipped goat cheese into a serving bowl. Top with the warm, crispy bacon and date mixture. Drizzle rosemary honey over the top. Serve immediately with crackers, sliced baguette, or apple slices.
Nutrition Facts
calories
300 calories
fat Content
25g fat
serving Size
2 tablespoons
fiber Content
1g fiber
sugar Content
10g sugar
sodium Content
350mg sodium
protein Content
10g protein
carbohydrate Content
15g carbs
saturated Fat Content
15g saturated fat
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