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Million Dollar Bacon Goat Cheese Appetizer Log

Million Dollar Bacon Goat Cheese Appetizer Log You'll Love

This Million Dollar Bacon Goat Cheese Appetizer Log blends creamy goat cheese, rich cream cheese, crispy bacon, and sweet cranberries into a stunning crowd-pleasing dish.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cheese Mixture
  • 8 ounces Goat Cheese opt for high-quality chèvre for best results.
  • 4 ounces Cream Cheese can be substituted with a similar tangy cheese.
  • 2 tablespoons Honey natural sweetener balancing saltiness of bacon.
For the Coating
  • 6 ounces Bacon use thick-cut bacon for optimal crunchiness.
  • 1/2 cup Chopped Pecans can be swapped with walnuts or almonds.
  • 1/2 cup Dried Cranberries fresh cranberries can be used if available.
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Rosemary other herbs like thyme or basil can replace if desired.
For Garnish and Serving
  • 1 cup Arugula can substitute with mixed greens or spinach.
  • 1 package Crackers or Crostini look for crunchy options like multigrain.

Equipment

  • Medium Bowl
  • large plate
  • Plastic wrap

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. In a medium bowl, combine the goat cheese and cream cheese. Blend until smooth and creamy.
  2. Gently fold honey into the cheese mixture.
  3. Mix together bacon, pecans, cranberries, and rosemary on a large plate.
  4. Spoon cheese mixture onto plastic wrap and shape into a log.
  5. Roll the cheese log in the coating mixture.
  6. Place log on a serving platter and surround with arugula.
  7. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
  8. Slice the log into rounds just before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 6gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure both cheeses are at room temperature for blending. Wrap tightly and use fresh ingredients for best taste.

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