Description
This Million Dollar Bacon Goat Cheese Appetizer Log is a creamy, savory spread perfect for entertaining. Combining tangy goat cheese with smooth cream cheese, crispy bacon, crunchy walnuts, and fresh chives, it’s lightly sweetened with honey and seasoned with garlic powder and black pepper. Shaped into a log and chilled, it’s a simple yet impressive appetizer served best with crackers.
Ingredients
Scale
Cheeses
- 8 oz goat cheese
- 4 oz cream cheese
Add-ins
- 1/2 cup cooked bacon, chopped
- 1/4 cup chopped chives
- 1/4 cup walnuts, chopped
Seasonings & Sweetener
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Combine the Cheeses: In a mixing bowl, beat together the goat cheese and cream cheese until the mixture is smooth and creamy without lumps.
- Add Flavorful Ingredients: Fold in the chopped cooked bacon, chives, walnuts, honey, garlic powder, and black pepper, mixing well to evenly distribute all ingredients throughout the cheese base.
- Shape the Log: Lay a sheet of plastic wrap on a clean surface, spoon the mixture onto it, and use the wrap to help shape the cheese mixture into a tight log.
- Chill: Roll the log tightly in the plastic wrap and refrigerate it for at least 2 hours to allow the flavors to meld and the log to firm up.
- Serve: Unwrap the chilled cheese log and place it on a serving platter. Present with crackers or sliced bread for guests to enjoy.
Notes
- For a nuttier flavor, try toasting the walnuts before adding them.
- The bacon should be fully cooked and drained of excess grease for best texture.
- Honey adds a subtle sweetness balancing the tanginess of the goat cheese.
- Can be made a day ahead and kept refrigerated tightly wrapped.
- Serve at room temperature after removing from the refrigerator for about 15 minutes to enhance flavor.
