Brandy Old Fashioned Bacon Brushetta

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Brandy Old Fashioned & Bacon Bruschetta

Brandy Old Fashioned Bacon Brushetta

Brandy Old Fashioned & Bacon Bruschetta combines bold, savory flavors with a touch of Wisconsin tradition. Crispy bacon meets a rich, slightly sweet brandy old-fashioned Snow Cheddar, layered over toasted bread. Each bite delivers the perfect balance of smoky, sweet, and savory—making it an easy crowd-pleaser for entertaining or everyday snacking.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Cooling 2 hours
Total Time 3 hours
Servings: 20 Pieces
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb Hickory Smoked Bacon
  • 1 small Onion
  • 2 cloves Garlic
  • ½ cup Dark Brown Sugar
  • ¼ cup Sherry Vinegar
  • ¼ cup Brandy or Bourbon
  • ¼ cup Maple Syrup
  • ¼ cup Water
  • 1 tsp Smoked Paprika
  • 1 tsp Dijon Mustard
  • 1 French bread/ Baguette/ Sourdough
  • 1 Tbsp Olive oil
  • 8 oz Brandy Old Fashioned Snow Cheddar
  • ½ tsp Fresh Thyme

Equipment

  • 1 Oven
  • 1 Stove Top

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
  2. Line a baking sheet with foil.
  3. Lay bacon strips in a single layer.
  4. Bake for 10 minutes, then flip.
  5. Continue baking for another 10 minutes until crispy.
  6. Remove from oven and let cool.
  7. Making the Brandy Old Fashioned Jam
  8. In a bowl, combine sherry vinegar, bourbon, maple syrup, dijon mustard, brown sugar, smoked paprika, water, whisk, and set aside
  9. In a saute pan, add diced onion and olive oil, saute on medium heat for 10 minutes
  10. Add minced garlic cloves to the pan and let cook for one minute
  11. Add premixed mixture to saute pan and let simmer on medium low heat for 30 minutes
  12. Chop cooked bacon into small pieces.
  13. Add bacon to saute pan and let it simmer for about 5 minutes
  14. Remove from heat and allow to cool for 30 minutes before moving to the refrigerator and cooling for at least 2 hours
  15. Prep Bread
  16. Preheat oven to broil.
  17. Slice bread into pieces (about ½–1 inch thick).
  18. Brush lightly with olive oil.
  19. Broil until lightly toasted.
  20. Remove from oven and top each slice with shredded or sliced Brandy Old Fashioned Snow Cheddar.
  21. Return to oven briefly until cheese melts.
  22. Remove and top with a spoonful of bacon jam.
  23. Garnish with Fresh Thyme

Notes

Serve warm for the best flavor. Perfect for parties, appetizers, or game day spreads.

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