Million Dollar Bacon Goat Cheese Log
A creamy goat cheese log rolled in caramelized bacon, herbs, and spices for a rich sweet-and-savory appetizer.
Equipment
- Mixing bowls
- Skillet
- Plastic wrap
- Knife
Ingredients
Cheese Base
- 8 oz goat cheese softened
- 4 oz cream cheese softened
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 0.5 tsp cracked black pepper
Bacon Coating
- 8 slices bacon cooked and chopped
- 2 tbsp brown sugar or honey
- 2 tbsp fresh chives chopped
Instructions
- Cook bacon until very crisp, drain, and finely chop.
- Caramelize bacon with brown sugar over low heat and cool completely.
- Mix goat cheese and cream cheese until smooth.
- Season cheese with garlic powder and black pepper.
- Shape cheese into a log using plastic wrap and chill.
- Combine bacon with herbs and roll chilled log to coat.
- Serve with crackers or fruit slices.
Notes
Best served slightly chilled. Roll in bacon just before serving.