Piri Piri Candied Bacon with Cheese
A decadent spicy appetizer or dessert
Servings 4 servings
Calories 326kcal
Ingredients
- 1 round camembert or your favorite cheese
- 8 slices smoked bacon
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar
- 3 piri piri chilies
- 1 pinch black pepper
- 1 tablespoon vinegar
Instructions
Make the Topping
- Preheat oven to 390 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Cut the bacon into small squares.
- Place a small frying pan over medium heat.
- Add the bacon to the frying pan and stir to prevent sticking.
- Remove the seeds from the chilies. Finely chop the chilies and then add them to the bacon.
- Stir to combine.
- Add the sugar and vinegar to the pan and stir continuously to prevent burning.
- Reduce the heat to low and cook until sticky and all of the sugar has dissolved.
- Add the black pepper and stir one more time.
Bake the Topping and Cheese
- Cover a baking tray with aluminum foil and place the cheese onto the tray.
- Top the cheese with the candied bacon and place it into the middle of the preheated oven.
- Cook for 12 to 15 minutes until the cheese is soft and warm inside.
- Serve immediately.
Nutrition
Calories: 326kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 69mg | Sodium: 1000mg | Potassium: 429mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 786IU | Vitamin C: 49mg | Calcium: 241mg | Iron: 1mg