DMYW: Honey Bacon Goat Cheese Dip



8 ounces of softened goat cheese
3 strips of bacon, cooked and crumbled
2 tablespoons of honey

Place the goat cheese on a small serving platter.
Drizzle the honey over the goat cheese.
Sprinkle the bacon crumbles over the goat cheese.
Serve with crackers.

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