Description
A creamy, savory cheese log with crispy bacon and crunchy nuts, perfect for parties and gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz goat cheese, softened
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup cooked bacon, chopped
- 1/4 cup green onions, chopped
- 1/4 cup pecans or walnuts, chopped
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp fresh herbs (like thyme or rosemary) for garnish
- Bacon for wrapping (optional)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine softened goat cheese and cream cheese. Blend until smooth and creamy.
- Stir in chopped bacon, green onions, nuts, garlic powder, and black pepper until well combined.
- Shape the mixture into a log or ball, ensuring it holds together well.
- If desired, wrap the formed log in bacon.
- Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow flavors to meld and the log to firm up.
- Let the log sit at room temperature for a few minutes before serving.
- Garnish with fresh herbs before serving. Enjoy with crackers or bread.
Notes
For best results, use room temperature cheese; experiment with different herbs and spices for variations.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 30mg