Maple Bacon Boursin Cheese Dip
Warm, molten garlic & fine herbs Boursin cheese baked in a skillet, topped with sweet-savory caramelized maple candied bacon and toasted pecans.
In a nutshell: This authentic french-american maple bacon boursin cheese dip comes together in just 30 mins using simple whole ingredients. The chef's secret is to Grade A pure amber maple syrup caramelizes into a glossy candied glaze with the bacon and . Perfect for home cooks seeking a dependable, restaurant-quality finish with minimal effort.
This Maple Bacon Boursin Cheese Dip is the breakout viral holiday appetizer format taking Pinterest by storm. A wheel of creamy French Garlic & Fine Herbs Boursin cheese is baked until bubbling and molten, then smothered in thick caramelized maple candied bacon crumbles, fresh rosemary, and toasted pecans. Served straight from the cast iron skillet with toasted crostini and crisp apple slices.
Key Equipment
- 8-inch or 10-inch cast iron skillet or ceramic baking dish
- Skillet for candied bacon
- Pastry brush
Chef's Pro-Tips
- Use real maple syrup: Grade A pure amber maple syrup caramelizes into a glossy candied glaze with the bacon and brown sugar.
- Bake until cheese edges bubble: Boursin melts into an unctuous, spoonable cream cheese fondue at 375°F (190°C) in about 15-18 minutes.
- Serve with tart apple slices: Crisp Granny Smith or Honeycrisp apple slices provide a refreshing sweet-tart crunch against the savory garlic-herb cheese.
Ingredients
8
servings
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2 wheels (5.2 oz each) Boursin Garlic & Fine Herbs cheese, chilled
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4 oz cream cheese, softened, to add creamy meltable body
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½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese, for gooey cheese stretch
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6 slices thick-cut applewood smoked bacon, chopped into bite-sized pieces
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3 tbsp pure maple syrup, for candied bacon glaze
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1 tbsp brown sugar, caramelizes bacon
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⅓ cup pecans, chopped and toasted
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1 tbsp fresh rosemary, finely chopped
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1 loaf baguette, sliced and toasted into crostini for dipping
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2 medium Honeycrisp apples, thinly sliced for dipping
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Step-by-Step Instructions
Make Candied Maple Bacon
In a skillet over medium heat, cook chopped bacon for 6-8 minutes until crisp. Drain off all but 1 tbsp of grease. Stir in pure maple syrup and brown sugar, cooking for 2-3 minutes until the bacon is coated in a sticky, bubbling caramelized glaze. Remove from heat and stir in chopped pecans and minced rosemary.
Prep Cheese Base
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). In an 8-inch cast iron skillet or baking dish, spread softened cream cheese and shredded mozzarella. Place the two wheels of Boursin cheese right in the center, pressing down gently.
Bake until Molten
Bake for 15-18 minutes until the cheese is bubbling around the edges and molten and creamy throughout.
Crown with Candied Maple Bacon
Remove skillet carefully from oven. Spoon the warm candied maple bacon and toasted pecan mixture generously over the bubbling Boursin cheese.
Garnish & Serve Hot
Garnish with fresh rosemary sprigs and fresh cracked black pepper. Serve warm immediately surrounded by toasted baguette crostini and crisp Honeycrisp apple slices!
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View on AmazonFrequently Asked Questions
Yes! Make the candied maple bacon ahead of time. Place the cheeses in your skillet and refrigerate. Bake right before guests arrive and top with warm candied bacon.
Boursin Garlic & Fine Herbs is the gold standard for this recipe, though Shallot & Chive is equally divine.
Yes! Any 1-quart oven-safe ceramic baking dish or pie plate works wonderfully.
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