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Million Dollar Bacon Goat Cheese

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

This Million Dollar Bacon Goat Cheese appetizer is a creamy, delicious blend of flavors that will impress your guests.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Chill Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200

Ingredients
  

For the Cheese Log
  • 8 oz Goat cheese Opt for high-quality, fresh cheese for the best taste.
  • 4 oz Cream cheese Helps bind the log together beautifully.
  • 2 tbsp Honey Enhances the savory and tangy elements.
For the Coating
  • 6 slices Bacon Cooked and well-drained for best texture.
  • 1 cup Pecans You can substitute with almonds or walnuts.
  • 1/2 cup Dried cranberries Chop finely for even distribution.
  • 1 tbsp Fresh rosemary Minced finely for even coating.
Garnish and Serving
  • 1 cup Arugula Adds a fresh, peppery touch.
  • 1 box Crackers or crostini Perfect vessels for enjoying the cheese log.

Equipment

  • Medium bowl
  • hand mixer
  • Plastic wrap
  • Serving platter

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Start by taking your goat cheese and cream cheese out of the refrigerator to soften for easier mixing—this should take about 10 minutes.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine the softened goat cheese and cream cheese using a hand mixer or spatula to blend until completely smooth.
  3. Next, fold in the honey into your cheese mixture, blending until fully incorporated.
  4. On a separate plate, combine the chopped bacon, pecans, dried cranberries, and minced rosemary, mixing thoroughly.
  5. Shape your cheese mixture into a log using plastic wrap, tightening the wrap to achieve a smooth surface.
  6. Roll the log in the bacon-nut mixture, pressing gently to coat evenly.
  7. Place the fully coated log onto a serving platter and garnish the base with fresh arugula.
  8. Cover loosely with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  9. When ready to serve, let the log sit at room temperature for 10-20 minutes, then slice into thick pieces.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 5gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Serve with an assortment of crackers or crostini for easy enjoyment.

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