Million Dollar Bacon Goat Cheese Log

Million Dollar Bacon Goat Cheese Log

Million Dollar Bacon Goat Cheese Log is a chilled, creamy goat-and-cream-cheese log coated in candied-style bacon, toasted pecans, and cranberries. Slice it to reveal a smooth white center, then serve with crackers and a drizzle of honey.

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Prep Time 15

Chill 30

Total Time 45

Servings: 10 servings

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: American

Calories: 420

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

Goat cheese log, chilled

10 oz goat cheese log, chilled Use a log form that slices cleanly for a neat center.

Cream cheese

4 oz cream cheese, softened Soften until spreadable for a smooth filling.

Bacon

6 slices bacon, cooked crisp and finely chopped Cook until crisp, then chop finely so it coats evenly.

Pecans

0.3333 cup pecans, toasted and finely chopped Toast briefly for deeper flavor and better crunch.

Cranberries

0.25 cup dried cranberries, chopped Chop for even distribution through the coating.

Chives

1 tbsp fresh chives, chopped Add color and mild onion bite to the coating.

Honey

2 tbsp hot honey or regular honey Warm honey lightly if needed for a clean drizzle.

Crackers

1 crackers for serving Serve alongside for scooping and spreading.

Method

Make the cheese log

Beat goat cheese and cream cheese until smooth, then shape the mixture into a log.
Wrap the log in plastic wrap and chill for 30 minutes until firm.

Coat and assemble

Combine bacon, pecans, cranberries, and chives on a plate.
Roll the chilled log in the mixture, pressing to coat on all sides.
Transfer the coated log to a serving board and drizzle with honey.
Serve with crackers.

Notes

Pro tip: chop the bacon and nuts finely so every bite gets creamy cheese plus even crunchy coating. Store covered in the refrigerator up to 3 days; freeze is not recommended because the coating can soften. For a lower-fat option, use reduced-fat cream cheese (texture may be slightly softer but still works).