Ian has a sweet spot for a good cheese plate. When we were living in Madison we would wake up early on Saturday mornings to hit up the farmer’s market for a block of aged cheddar. For an easy appetizer, I would slice it up on a platter with grapes, apples, and crackers – it was always a big hit with Ian…and his roommates!

Interested in expanding my appetizer repertoire, I scoured Pinterest for recipe inspiration. I scrolled across this recipe for homemade Chili Infused Honey and knew I found a winner! Boulder Locavore’s recipe is simple, but the result is a delicious honey with a subtle chili punch. Packaged with a mini honey dipper this would make a “sweet” hostess gift! (See what I did there?!)

While this chili infused honey can be incorporated into endless recipes, I chose to drizzle it over these Avocado Bacon Crostini. The combination resulted in a salty + sweet + spicy appetizer. Definitely a winner!

Avocado Bacon Crostini with Chili Infused Honey

Ingredients:

• Olive Oil
• Feta cheese crumbles
• 1 Avocado, sliced into cubes
• 6 Strips cooked bacon, crumbled
• 3 Laughing Cow Swiss Cheese Triangles
• 1 French baguette
• Chili Infued Honey: Visit Boulder Locavore’s website for the recipe!

Recipe:

• Preheat your oven to 350˙
• Cut the french baguette in even 1/2 inch slices and place on a baking sheet
• Drizzle the baguette slices with olive oil and slice the baking sheet into the oven
• After 5 minutes take the baking sheet out of the over and flip each crostini. Bake for an additional 3 minutes
• Take the baking sheet out of the oven and let the crostini cool
• Spread the Laughing Cow cheese over each slice and top with avocado, bacon, and feta cheese crumbles
• Drizzle with Chili Infused Honey and serve