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Million Dollar Bacon Goat Cheese Log

Million dollar bacon goat cheese log with a creamy, chilled center rolled in crispy candied-bacon style crumbs, pecans, and cranberries. Finished with hot honey drizzle for a sweet-salty bite that slices clean for serving with crackers.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Chill 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 10 servings
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Goat cheese log, chilled
  • 10 oz goat cheese log Chilled for easier shaping and slicing.
Cream cheese
  • 4 oz cream cheese Softened so it blends smoothly.
Bacon
  • 6 slices bacon Cooked crisp and finely chopped.
Pecans
  • 1 3/4 cup pecans Toasted and finely chopped.
Dried cranberries
  • 1 4/8 cup dried cranberries Chopped for even coating.
Fresh chives
  • 1 tbsp fresh chives Chopped.
Honey
  • 2 tbsp hot honey or regular honey Use hot honey if you want a sweet heat finish.
Crackers for serving
  • 1 crackers Serve alongside for scooping or spreading.

Equipment

  • 1 mixing bowl

Method
 

Make the creamy log
  1. Beat the goat cheese log and cream cheese until smooth, then shape the mixture into a log.
  2. Wrap the log in plastic wrap and chill for 30 minutes until firm.
Coat and assemble
  1. Combine the bacon, pecans, dried cranberries, and fresh chives on a plate.
  2. Roll the chilled log in the mixture, pressing to coat on all sides.
  3. Transfer the coated log to a serving board and drizzle with honey.
  4. Serve with crackers, slicing one end to show the creamy center.

Notes

Chilling helps the goat cheese log hold its shape so it slices clean. Store covered in the refrigerator up to 3 days; freeze is not recommended because the coating and texture can soften. For a gluten-free option, serve with gluten-free crackers (or sliced baguette) instead of regular crackers.