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Million Dollar Bacon Goat Cheese Log

Million dollar bacon goat cheese log with a creamy center, coated in crisp candied-style bacon, toasted pecans, and chopped cranberries. Chilled until firm, then rolled for a crunchy, even crust and served with crackers and honey drizzle.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
chilling 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 10 servings
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Calories: 340
Ingredients Equipment 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
  • 0.333 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

Equipment

  • 1 stand mixer

Method
 

Make and chill the log
  1. Beat the goat cheese and cream cheese together until smooth, using a stand mixer on medium speed. Transfer to a shapeable surface and form into a neat log with clean edges.
  2. Wrap the log tightly in plastic wrap so it holds its shape, then place it in the refrigerator for 30 minutes until firm. Visual cue: the log should slice cleanly without smearing.
Coat with bacon crunch
  1. On a plate, combine the bacon, pecans, cranberries, and chives and stir to distribute evenly. Visual cue: the mixture should look evenly speckled.
  2. Roll the chilled log in the bacon mixture, pressing gently so crumbs adhere on all sides. Visual cue: the entire surface should look coated with a crunchy layer.
Serve
  1. Transfer the coated log to a serving board and drizzle with honey right before serving. Visual cue: honey should lightly gloss the coated crust.
  2. Serve the bacon goat cheese log with crackers on the side for easy scooping. Visual cue: crackers should be ready so guests can cut and dip immediately.

Notes

Pro tip: chill the log until firm before rolling; if it’s still soft, the coating won’t cling cleanly. Store leftovers covered in the fridge up to 3 days. Freezing isn’t recommended because the cheese texture can become grainy after thawing. For a lighter option, swap 2% cream cheese for the cream cheese while keeping the goat cheese log unchanged for best flavor and texture.