Description
This Hot Honey and Bacon Whipped Goat Cheese recipe combines creamy goat cheese whipped to perfection with crispy bacon, fresh green onions, and a sweet-spicy drizzle of hot honey. It’s an irresistible appetizer perfect for serving with crackers, chips, or fresh veggies.
Ingredients
Scale
Whipped Goat Cheese Base
- 11 ounces goat cheese, softened
Toppings
- 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 3 green onions, thinly sliced
- Hot honey, for drizzling (quantity to taste)
- Fresh ground black pepper, to taste
For Serving
- Crackers, chips, or fresh vegetables
Instructions
- Soften the Goat Cheese: Allow the goat cheese to sit at room temperature for 20 to 30 minutes to slightly soften, which makes whipping easier and results in a smoother texture.
- Whip the Goat Cheese: Place the softened goat cheese in the bowl of a food processor. Blend until the cheese is completely creamy and whipped, stopping occasionally to scrape down the sides to ensure even texture.
- Assemble the Dish: Spread the whipped goat cheese on a plate or shallow bowl in an even layer. Drizzle hot honey generously over the surface according to your preferred spice and sweetness level.
- Add Toppings: Sprinkle the crumbled crispy bacon and thinly sliced green onions evenly over the honey-drizzled goat cheese.
- Season: Finish with a sprinkle of freshly cracked black pepper to add a subtle spicy kick that brightens the flavors.
- Serve: Serve immediately with your choice of crackers, chips, or vegetable sticks for dipping and spreading.
Notes
- Letting the goat cheese soften slightly at room temperature ensures a smoother whip but do not leave out too long to avoid spoilage.
- For a milder flavor, reduce the amount of hot honey or select a less spicy brand.
- Crisp the bacon well to add a crunchy texture contrast.
- This whipped goat cheese spread can be prepared in advance and refrigerated; bring to room temperature before serving.
- Try pairing with crusty bread or pretzel chips for different serving options.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes (bacon cooking time)
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Whipping and assembling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1.5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: whipped goat cheese, hot honey, bacon appetizer, easy party dip, savory and sweet cheese spread
