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Million Dollar Bacon Goat Cheese Appetizer Log

A rich and savory appetizer featuring creamy goat cheese, crispy bacon, and a hint of sweetness, perfect for any gathering.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Cheese Mixture
  • 8 oz Goat Cheese softened
  • 4 oz Cream Cheese softened
  • 1/4 cup Chopped Fresh Chives
  • 1/4 cup Honey
Bacon Topping
  • 8 slices Bacon cooked and crumbled
  • 1/4 cup Brown Sugar packed
  • 1 tsp Black Pepper freshly ground
Serving
  • 1 bag Crackers for serving
  • 1 cup Fresh Fruit such as figs or grapes

Method
 

Prepare the Cheese Mixture
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine the softened goat cheese and cream cheese until smooth.
  2. Stir in the chopped chives and honey until well incorporated.
  3. Transfer the mixture onto a piece of plastic wrap and shape it into a log.
  4. Wrap tightly and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
Prepare the Bacon Topping
  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a skillet, cook the bacon until crispy, then crumble it into small pieces.
  3. In a bowl, mix the crumbled bacon with brown sugar and black pepper.
  4. Spread the bacon mixture on a baking sheet and bake for 10 minutes until caramelized.
Assemble and Serve
  1. Remove the cheese log from the refrigerator and unwrap it.
  2. Roll the log in the bacon topping until fully coated.
  3. Transfer to a serving platter and serve with crackers and fresh fruit.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 6gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gFiber: 1gSugar: 5g

Notes

For a spicier kick, consider adding a pinch of cayenne pepper to the cheese mixture.

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