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Million Dollar Bacon Goat Cheese Appetizer Log

Million Dollar Bacon Goat Cheese Appetizer Log That Wows

This Million Dollar Bacon Goat Cheese Appetizer Log offers a delicious twist to easy entertaining, impressing friends with minimal effort.
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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 oz Goat Cheese Substitution: Cream cheese blended with feta for similar flavor.
  • 4 oz Cream Cheese Ensure it's softened for smooth mixing.
  • 1 tablespoon Honey Use quality honey for best flavor.
For the Crunch
  • 1/2 cup Chopped Crispy Cooked Bacon Tip: Use thick-cut bacon to ensure crispness.
  • 1/4 cup Chopped Pecans Substitution: Walnuts or almonds for different flavor profiles.
  • 1/4 cup Dried Cranberries (chopped) Can be substituted with dried cherries or raisins.
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Rosemary (minced) Mince finely for even distribution.
For Garnishing and Serving
  • 1 cup Arugula (for garnish) Substitute with mixed greens if desired.
  • Crackers or Crostini (for serving) Choose varieties with crunch for contrast.

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Plastic Wrap
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a medium mixing bowl, combine 8 oz of softened goat cheese and 4 oz of cream cheese, mixing for about 2-3 minutes until smooth and creamy.
  2. Gently fold in 1 tablespoon of honey into the cheese mixture using a spatula for about 1 minute.
  3. On a separate plate, combine 1/2 cup of chopped crispy bacon, 1/4 cup of chopped pecans, 1/4 cup of chopped dried cranberries, and 1 tablespoon of minced fresh rosemary.
  4. Lay a large piece of plastic wrap on a clean surface, spoon the cheese mixture onto the center, and mold it into a log shape.
  5. Carefully unwrap the cheese log and roll it in the bacon mixture, pressing gently for an even coating.
  6. Transfer the coated log onto a serving platter, garnish with 1 cup of arugula, and chill for at least 30 minutes.
  7. Once chilled, slice the log and serve with a selection of crunchy crackers or crostini.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 5gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This appetizer can be made vegetarian by omitting the bacon and using more nuts or herbs.

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