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Million Dollar Bacon Goat Cheese Log

Million dollar bacon goat cheese log with a creamy center, chilled for easy slicing, then coated in crispy candied-style bacon, toasted pecans, and tart cranberries. Serve it with crackers and a honey drizzle for a sweet-salty bite.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
chill 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 10 servings
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

goat cheese log, chilled
  • 10 oz goat cheese log
cream cheese, softened
  • 4 oz cream cheese
bacon, cooked crisp and finely chopped
  • 6 slice bacon Cook until crisp and finely chop before mixing.
pecans, toasted and finely chopped
  • 0.33 cup pecans Toast, then finely chop.
dried cranberries, chopped
  • 0.25 cup dried cranberries Chop into small pieces.
fresh chives, chopped
  • 1 tbsp fresh chives Chop.
honey
  • 2 tbsp hot honey or regular honey
crackers for serving
  • 1 crackers

Method
 

Shape the cheese log
  1. Beat the chilled goat cheese and softened cream cheese until smooth, then shape the mixture into a log. Scrape down as needed so the texture is even.
  2. Wrap the log in plastic wrap and chill for 30 minutes until firm. Keep it cold so it holds its shape when rolling.
Coat with the bacon-pecan mixture
  1. Combine the cooked crisp bacon, toasted pecans, chopped dried cranberries, and chopped chives on a plate. Toss so everything is evenly distributed.
  2. Roll the chilled log in the mixture, pressing to coat on all sides. Use your hands to pack the coating firmly.
Serve
  1. Transfer the coated log to a serving board and drizzle with honey. Aim for a steady stream so each slice gets a little sweetness.
  2. Serve with crackers. Place extra crackers on the board for easy dipping and spreading.

Notes

For the cleanest slices, chill the log at least 30 minutes and slice straight from the fridge. Store covered in the refrigerator up to 3 days; serve slightly firm rather than fully thawed. Freezing isn’t recommended because the dairy coating can lose texture. For a lighter option, use low-fat cream cheese while keeping the goat cheese log for the creamy center.