Creamy Bacon & Pecan Appetizer

Easy, creamy bacon & pecan appetizers served on delicious crisp and buttery Dare crackers. This savory, no-bake recipe is perfect for summertime parties!

I know you are probably already are aware of this (if you’ve read my blog before now), but I am all about sweets. My husband is not. He actually has some self-control and usually prefers savory things. Don’t get me wrong, he loves a good treat but  he also LOVES appetizers! One of his favorite are these stuffed mushrooms. I was so excited to create a savory (and easy!) appetizer using delicious Dare Cabaret crackers. This appetizer would be perfect for Fathers Day. The Dare Cabaret Crackers are just the right size for appetizers. I decided to use bacon in my recipe because guys are all about the bacon, my husband especially. I added some goat cheese to the cream cheese to give them an edge ;). It added just the right amount of flavor. These are no bake too! It’s super hot here in Arizona during the summer so I love a good no bake recipe. Easy, delicious and it doesn’t heat up your house. Make these for Fathers Day. They would also be perfect for a summer party. I plan to have a plate of these to munch one while we make dinner. What are your plans for Fathers Day weekend?! Share your traditions with me, I love new ideas for making loved ones feel special.

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Creamy Bacon & Pecan Appetizer

 

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Author: Adell Goff

Ingredients

• 8 ounces cream cheese
• 4 ounces goat cheese
• 1 teaspoon honey
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon pepper
• 1½ cups real crumbled bacon bits (about 4-5 ounces)
• 1 cup chopped pecans, divided
• 1 (7 ounce) box Dare Cabaret crisp & buttery crackers
• dried chives, optional

Instructions

1. Place your crackers on a large baking sheet or platter. Set aside.
2. In a medium sized bowl, cream together the cream cheese and goat cheese (they do not need to be room temp).
3. Add the honey, thyme, pepper, bacon and ½ cup of the pecans. Mix together.
4. Gently spread the mixture on to each cracker. Top with additional pecans and dried chives if using.
5. Enjoy!

Notes

I used a bag of 100% real crumbled bacon bits. They are the perfect size pieces of bacon for appetizers and it saves you time since you don't have to cook bacon.

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