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Million Dollar Bacon Goat Cheese Log

Million Dollar Bacon Goat Cheese Log is a chilled, creamy goat cheese log rolled in candied-bacon–style crunchy mix of pecans, cranberries, and chives. Serve it sliced so the creamy white center shows, with a honey drizzle and crackers for easy snacking.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
chilling 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 10 servings
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Calories: 420
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

goat cheese log
  • 10 oz goat cheese log, chilled
cream cheese
  • 4 oz cream cheese, softened
bacon
  • 6 slices bacon, cooked crisp and finely chopped
pecans
  • 1 1/3 cup pecans, toasted and finely chopped
dried cranberries
  • 0.25 cup dried cranberries, chopped
fresh chives
  • 1 tbsp fresh chives, chopped
honey
  • 2 tbsp hot honey or regular honey
crackers
  • 1 Crackers for serving

Method
 

Make and shape the cheese log
  1. Beat the goat cheese and cream cheese until smooth, then shape into a log with clean edges. The mixture should look uniform and creamy without lumps.
  2. Wrap the log tightly in plastic wrap and chill for 30 minutes until firm. It should hold its shape when you unwrap it.
Coat and assemble
  1. Combine the bacon, pecans, cranberries, and chives on a plate. Spread it out so you can roll the log evenly.
  2. Roll the chilled log in the mixture, pressing to coat on all sides. Make sure every inch is covered with a crunchy layer.
  3. Transfer the coated log to a serving board and drizzle with honey. Add a final thin zigzag so it glistens on the nuts and bacon.
  4. Serve the log with crackers. Cut one end to reveal the creamy white center.

Notes

Pro tip: toast the pecans until fragrant and dry them briefly so the coating stays crisp on the outside. Store the log covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days; it’s best to coat and drizzle with honey right before serving. Freeze not recommended because the cranberry and nut coating can lose texture after thawing. For a lighter option, use reduced-fat cream cheese and keep the goat cheese as the base for a similar creamy texture.