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Million Dollar Bacon Goat Cheese Appetizer Log

Melt-in-Your-Mouth Million Dollar Bacon Goat Cheese Log

Dazzle your guests with this Million Dollar Bacon Goat Cheese Appetizer Log, featuring creamy cheeses, crispy bacon, and sweet cranberries in just 15 minutes.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cheese Log
  • 4 ounces goat cheese softened
  • 4 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 2 tablespoons honey
For the Coat
  • 1/2 cup chopped crispy bacon thick-cut bacon works best
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans toasted for enhanced flavor
  • 1/4 cup dried cranberries
  • 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary finely chopped
For Serving
  • 1 cup arugula for garnish
  • 1 package crackers or crostini for serving

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Spatula
  • Plastic wrap
  • Sharp knife

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a medium mixing bowl, combine the goat cheese and cream cheese. Blend until creamy and smooth.
  2. Gently fold in honey into the cheese mixture until well combined.
  3. In a separate bowl, combine chopped bacon, chopped pecans, dried cranberries, and rosemary; stir until evenly distributed.
  4. Lay a large sheet of plastic wrap on your countertop. Transfer the cheese mixture and shape it into a log.
  5. Roll the log in the bacon-pecan mixture until coated on all sides.
  6. Place the cheese log on a serving platter and surround it with arugula.
  7. Cover loosely with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  8. Once chilled, slice the log into rounds and serve with crackers or crostini.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 4gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Use room temperature cheese for a smoother texture. Substitute pecans with walnuts or almonds for variety.

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