Bacon & Tomato Baked Goats Cheese Dip

INGREDIENTS:
1/2 cup cherry tomatoes cut into quarters
6 strips streaky bacon
225g goat cheese, crumbled
1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
4 tbsp Martinnaise Sugar Free Maple Syrup
2 tbsp olive oil
2 sprigs of fresh rosemary
2 tbsp red onion, finely chopped
1/2 tbsp garlic, minced
salt and pepper to taste

For Dipping:

Gracious Bakers Crackers of your choice. 

METHOD:
1. Grab a medium/large oven proof pan and lay the bacon in one, even layer. Cook until crisp then remove from heat and transfer the cooked bacon to a plate lined with paper towels to drain. Keep bacon drippings in the pan.
2. In a bowl, combine goat cheese, Greek yogurt, 2 tbsp Martinnaise Sugar Free Maple Syrup, 1 tbsp olive oil, pinch of salt and pepper. Using a hand mixer, mix until evenly combined and smooth (it should have a whipped consistency). Spoon into a shallow bowl and set aside.
3. Place the pan with bacon drippings over medium heat and fry the fresh rosemary sprigs until crisp. Place on lined plate with bacon to drain.
4. Next, add the chopped onion and garlic to the skillet, cooking until tender. Stir in chopped tomatoes and 1 tbsp of Martinnaise Sugar Free Maple Syrup, cooking until sticky and caramelized. Remove from heat.
5. Spoon the tomato mixture over the whipped goat cheese, then crumble the bacon and crispy rosemary on top. Drizzle olive oil and cracked pepper for a finishing touch.
6. Serve with Gracious Bakers crackers for dipping!