Maple Apple Bacon Pecan Whipped Goat Cheese

A sweet friend shared this recipe - it is absolutely delicious!!! Hope you enjoy!!

INGREDIENTS

Whipped Goat Cheese

8 oz goat cheese, softened

4 oz cream cheese, softened

1 Tbsp. maple syrup

1/2 tsp. kosher salt

Maple Apple Bacon Topping

4 slices thick cut bacon, chopped

1 Honeycrisp apple, diced

3/4 cup chopped pecans

2 Tbsp. maple syrup

2 Tbsp. brown sugar

1/2 tsp. cinnamon

1/2 tsp Dijon mustard

1 tsp apple cider vinegar, or lemon juice

Pinch of kosher salt

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Cook the chopped bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy. Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside, leaving about 1 tablespoon of the bacon grease in the pan.
2. Add the diced apples to the skillet and cook for 4-5 minutes until they begin to soften.
3. Stir in the pecans, maple syrup, brown sugar, cinnamon, Dijon, and apple cider vinegar. Cook for another 2-3 minutes until everything is carmelized and glossy.
4. Stir the crispy bacon back into the mixture.
5. In a bowl, whip together the goat cheese, cream cheese, maple syrup, and salt until smooth.
6. Spread the whipped goat cheese onto a serving plate or shallow bowl. Spoon the warm maple apple bacon topping over the cheese.