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Goat cheese crostini on a white plate, topped with bacon onion jam.

Goat Cheese Crostini with Balsamic Onion Jam Recipe

Goat cheese crostini with balsamic onion jam is an easy make-ahead appetizer featuring creamy whipped goat cheese, crispy baguette slices, and a tangy-sweet onion jam.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 32 minutes
Total Time 37 minutes
Course Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 24 pieces
Calories 92 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 French baguette sliced into ½ inch slices
  • 3 cups yellow onion thinly sliced
  • 1 ½ cups thick sliced bacon chopped
  • ¼ cup light brown sugar packed
  • ¼ cup balsamic vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves divided
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic grated
  • 8 oz soft goat cheese
  • Additional fresh thyme for garnishing (optional)

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Lightly spray a baking sheet with oil or line it with parchment paper, and set aside.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chopped bacon pieces to the hot skillet and cook until the bacon begins to get crispy. Remove the cooked bacon to a plate lined with a paper towel. Leave 2 tablespoons of bacon drippings in the skillet and discard any extra that remains.
  • Add the sliced onions to the skillet and sauté over medium-high heat for 10-12 minutes, until the onions caramelize. Add the cooked bacon back in and stir in the balsamic vinegar, brown sugar, and 1 tablespoon of the thyme leaves. Reduce heat to low and cover with a lid. Simmer for 10 minutes. Remove from heat and cool slightly.
  • While the jam is cooling, toast the baguette slices. Place the baguette slices onto the prepared baking sheet. Using a pastry brush, brush the olive oil over each slice. Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 10 minutes, until lightly toasted.
  • To a mixing bowl, add the goat cheese, grated garlic, and the remaining thyme. Using an electric mixer, mix on medium speed for 2-3 minutes, until it transforms into a smooth consistency.
  • Spread a dollop of the whipped goat cheese onto each toasted crostini. Top with a spoonful of the bacon onion jam, and garnish with fresh thyme leaves.

Notes

  • Use fresh thyme – The flavor is far better than dried!
  • Toast the bread just right – You want crisp edges but a slightly chewy center.
  • Let the jam cool slightly – It thickens as it cools, making it easier to spoon onto the crostini.
 

Nutrition

Calories: 92kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 3gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.003gCholesterol: 6mgSodium: 116mgPotassium: 60mgFiber: 1gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 127IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 34mgIron: 1mg
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