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Bacon Goat Cheese Appetizer

Irresistible Bacon Goat Cheese Appetizer Log for Easy Entertaining

This Bacon Goat Cheese Appetizer log offers an irresistible flavor combination perfect for entertaining, blending creamy goat cheese, crispy bacon, and sweet cranberries.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cheese Log
  • 8 ounces Goat Cheese high-quality chèvre is best
  • 4 ounces Cream Cheese softened
  • 2 tablespoons Honey agave syrup is a vegan alternative
For the Coating
  • 6 slices Bacon thick-cut and crispy
  • ½ cup Pecans finely chopped; walnuts or almonds can be used
  • ½ cup Dried Cranberries raisins can be used as a substitute
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Rosemary minced; dried rosemary is an alternative
For Garnishing and Serving
  • 1 cup Arugula can be replaced with spinach or mixed greens
  • 1 box Crackers or Crostini multigrain or toasted options are ideal

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Rubber spatula
  • Plastic wrap
  • sharp knife

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. In a medium mixing bowl, combine the goat cheese and cream cheese. Blend until smooth and creamy, about 2-3 minutes.
  2. Gently fold in the honey until well combined.
  3. On a large plate, combine the chopped bacon, pecans, cranberries, and rosemary. Mix well.
  4. Use plastic wrap to shape the cheese mixture into a log.
  5. Roll the log in the coating mixture until completely covered.
  6. Wrap the log in plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
  7. Remove from the fridge, unwrap, and garnish with arugula. Serve with crackers or crostini.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 10gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For the best results, ensure the cheeses are at room temperature before blending. Chill the log for optimal slicing and flavor enhancement.

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