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Million Dollar Bacon Goat Cheese Log

Million Dollar Bacon Goat Cheese Log: a chilled goat cheese log coated in crispy candied bacon, pecans, and cranberries, then served with crackers. Smooth, creamy center with crunchy, sweet-tangy toppings and a honey drizzle for a snack board-ready bite.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Chill 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 10 servings
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Calories: 360
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Goat cheese log base
  • 10 oz goat cheese log Chilled.
  • 4 oz cream cheese Softened.
Bacon coating
  • 6 bacon Cooked crisp and finely chopped.
  • 1.25 oz pecans Toasted and finely chopped.
  • 0.25 cup dried cranberries Chopped.
  • 1 tbsp fresh chives Chopped.
Serving
  • 2 tbsp hot honey or regular honey Drizzle on top.
  • 1 crackers For serving.

Equipment

  • 1 sheet pan

Method
 

Make the creamy log
  1. Beat the chilled goat cheese log with the softened cream cheese until smooth and thick enough to hold its shape.
  2. Shape the mixture into a log.
Chill to firm
  1. Wrap the log in plastic wrap and chill for 30 minutes, until firm to the touch and easy to slice.
Coat with bacon mixture
  1. On a plate, combine the cooked bacon, toasted pecans, chopped dried cranberries, and chopped chives.
  2. Roll the chilled log in the mixture, pressing lightly so the coating adheres on all sides.
Serve
  1. Transfer the coated log to a serving board and drizzle with hot honey or regular honey.
  2. Serve with crackers.

Notes

Pro tip: keep the log very cold before rolling so the coating sticks without smearing. Refrigerate in an airtight container up to 3 days; freeze not recommended because the texture can soften after thawing. For a dairy-forward option, use only goat cheese (skip cream cheese) for a slightly tangier, softer bite.