Whipped Goat Cheese Dip with Tamari-Maple Bacon
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Product(s) Used
Special Diet
Gluten-Free, Soy FreeCourse
Appetizer, Dips & SnacksMain Ingredient
Occasion
Entertaining, HolidaysIngredients
- 10 ounces plain goat cheese softened
- 4 ounces cream cheese softened
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 8 slices thick-cut bacon
- 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon SAN-J Tamari or SAN-J No Soy Tamari
- 1 tablespoon packed light brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon finely chopped fresh rosemary
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- Gluten-free crackers or crostini for serving
Directions
- Beat the goat cheese, cream cheese, heavy cream, maple syrup, salt and pepper until smooth and fluffy. Transfer to a serving bowl and refrigerate.
- Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and arrange the bacon in a single layer.
- Whisk together the maple syrup, SAN-J Tamari, brown sugar, rosemary, smoked paprika, red pepper flakes and black pepper. Brush over the bacon.
- Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, brushing once more with the glaze during baking, until the bacon is deeply caramelized and crisp. Cool completely, then chop.
- Top the whipped goat cheese with the chopped bacon and serve with gluten-free crackers or crostini.
