Jam Girl Toast | Flirt Recipes

Ingredients

• For the Bacon Jam:
• 1/2 pound thick-cut bacon, diced
• 1 medium onion, finely diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 3 tablespoons brown sugar, packed
• 2 tablespoons maple syrup
• 1 tablespoon bourbon (optional)
• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 tablespoon strong brewed coffee
• 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
• Pinch of cayenne pepper
• Black pepper to taste
• For the Maple Cream Cheese Spread:
• 8 oz cream cheese, softened
• 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Pinch of salt
• For Assembly:
• 8 slices thick-cut artisan bread (sourdough or brioche works well)
• 1/4 pound bacon, cooked crispy and crumbled for topping
• Chopped chives for garnish (optional)