Description
A deliciously creamy whipped goat cheese spread enhanced with crispy bacon, fresh green onions, and a sweet-spicy drizzle of hot honey. Perfect as an appetizer or snack served with crackers, chips, or veggies.
Ingredients
Scale
Goat Cheese Mixture
- 11 ounces goat cheese, softened
Toppings
- 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 3 green onions, thinly sliced
- Hot honey, for drizzling
- Fresh ground black pepper, to taste
To Serve
- Crackers, chips, or assorted vegetables
Instructions
- Soften the Goat Cheese: Let the goat cheese sit at room temperature for 20 to 30 minutes to slightly soften, making it easier to whip.
- Whip the Goat Cheese: Place the softened goat cheese into a food processor bowl. Blend until it becomes completely creamy and whipped, scraping down the sides as needed to ensure uniform texture.
- Assemble the Spread: Transfer the whipped goat cheese onto a serving plate or bowl. Drizzle hot honey generously over the top.
- Add Toppings: Sprinkle the crumbled crispy bacon and thinly sliced green onions evenly over the goat cheese. Finish with a seasoning of fresh ground black pepper.
- Serve: Present immediately with crackers, chips, or fresh vegetables for dipping, or enjoy as a flavorful spread.
Notes
- Allowing the goat cheese to soften makes whipping easier and creates a smoother spread.
- Adjust the amount of hot honey based on your preferred spice and sweetness level.
- Bacon can be cooked in the oven or on the stovetop until crispy. Drain on paper towels before crumbling.
- This spread is best served fresh but can be stored covered in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- Use a high-quality hot honey for the best balance of heat and sweetness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Whipping and assembling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: whipped goat cheese, hot honey, bacon, appetizer, creamy cheese spread, easy snack
