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Million Dollar Bacon Goat Cheese Appetizer Log Recipe

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  • Author: admin
  • Prep Time: 0h 15m
  • Cook Time: 0h 0m
  • Total Time: 0h 45m
  • Yield: Approximately 12 servings
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: American

Description

This Million Dollar Bacon Goat Cheese Appetizer Log is a delightful and elegant appetizer perfect for entertaining. Creamy goat cheese and cream cheese are combined with honey for a touch of sweetness, then rolled in a savory mixture of crispy bacon, pecans, dried cranberries, and fresh rosemary. Garnished with peppery arugula and served with crackers or crostini, this no-cook appetizer offers a delicious blend of flavors and textures sure to impress your guests.

Ingredients

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Cheese Mixture

  • 8 oz goat cheese, softened
  • 4 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1 tablespoon honey

Coating

  • 1/2 cup chopped crispy cooked bacon
  • 1/4 cup chopped pecans
  • 1/4 cup dried cranberries, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, minced

Garnish and Serving

  • 1 cup arugula, for garnish
  • Crackers or crostini, for serving

Instructions

  1. Combine Cheeses: In a medium bowl, combine the softened goat cheese and cream cheese. Mix thoroughly until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
  2. Add Honey: Stir in the honey gently until it is fully incorporated into the cheese mixture, adding a touch of sweetness.
  3. Prepare Coating Mixture: On a separate plate, mix together the chopped crispy bacon, pecans, dried cranberries, and minced fresh rosemary to create the coating blend.
  4. Shape Cheese Log: Using plastic wrap to help mold and shape, form the cheese mixture into a firm log.
  5. Coat Cheese Log: Roll the shaped cheese log over the prepared bacon, pecan, cranberry, and rosemary mixture. Ensure it is evenly coated on all sides.
  6. Plate and Garnish: Place the coated cheese log onto a serving platter and arrange fresh arugula leaves around it as a garnish.
  7. Chill: Refrigerate the cheese log for at least 30 minutes. This chilling time allows the flavors to meld and the log to firm up for easier slicing.
  8. Serve: Once chilled, remove from refrigerator and serve with crackers or crostini as an elegant appetizer option.

Notes

  • For best results, use cream cheese and goat cheese that have been softened to room temperature to make mixing easier.
  • The bacon should be cooked until crispy and chopped finely to ensure even distribution on the log.
  • Feel free to substitute pecans with walnuts or almonds as preferred.
  • This appetizer can be prepared a day ahead and stored refrigerated to enhance flavor integration.
  • Serve chilled for optimal texture and taste.

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