Party Cheese Log Recipes

OH-SO-EASY CHEESE LOG

Steps:

• Mix first 4 ingredients.
• Shape into log; wrap in plastic wrap. Refrigerate 2 hours.
• Unwrap log; roll in nuts. Firmly press nuts into log to secure.

PARTY CHEESE LOG

Steps:

• In large mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and cheddar cheese at medium speed with electric mixer until well blended. Add remaining ingredients except pecans and parsley; mix well. Chill several hours or overnight. Shape into log; garnish with nuts and parsley. Serve with crackers. Variations: Omit pecans. Roll in finely chopped parsley, dried beef or toasted chopped almonds. Shape into 1 large or 1 inch balls. Coat with chopped parsley. Serve with crackers or cucumber slices. Shape into pyramid. Coat one side with chopped nuts, parsley, and chopped dried beef. Shape into football with pimento strip lacing.

A TRIO OF CHEESE LOGS

Steps:

• Put the cream cheese in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Add the garlic and white pepper and mix until well combined. Divide the mixture into 3 even portions; return one portion to the mixer.
• For the pizza cheese log: Add the pizza blend cheese to the cream cheese mixture and mix well until combined. Remove to a work surface and roll into a log with your palms. (The mixture should be slightly sticky but thick enough to easily roll.) Put the smoked paprika on a shallow dish; roll the log in the paprika until completely coated. Roll the cheese log in a sheet of plastic wrap and refrigerate until firm, about 1 hour. Clean the mixer bowl and paddle.
• For the Cheddar Jack and parsley cheese log: Put a second portion of the cream cheese mixture in the mixer bowl. Add the Cheddar Jack cheese and mix well. Remove to a work surface and roll into a log with your palms. Put the dried parsley on a shallow dish and roll the cheese log in the parsley until completely coated. Roll the cheese log in a sheet of plastic wrap and refrigerate until firm, about 1 hour. Clean the mixer bowl and paddle.
• For the sharp Cheddar pecan cheese log: Put the last portion of the cream cheese mixture in the mixer bowl and add the extra-sharp Cheddar. Mix well. Remove to a work surface and roll into a log with your palms. Place the whole pecans down the length of the cheese log. Put the chopped pecans on a shallow dish, then roll the log in the pecans. Use your fingers to press the pecans more firmly into the cheese. Roll the cheese log in a sheet of plastic wrap and refrigerate until firm, about 1 hour.
• Unwrap the cheese logs and present on a large platter surrounded by plenty of crackers and cheese knives for easy self-service.

PARTY CHEESE BALL

Steps:

• Beat cream cheese and cheddar cheese in small bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until well blended.
• Mix in all remaining ingredients except pecans; cover. Refrigerate several hours or overnight.
• Shape into ball; roll in pecans. Serve with assorted NABISCO Crackers.

PARTY CHILI CHEESE LOG

Steps:

• Put everything except the chili powder into a mixing bowl and beat until soft and smooth.
• Roll into two rolls, making the diameter of each roll a bit smaller than a round cracker.
• Sprinkle wax paper liberally with chili powder and roll each log to coat well.
• Wrap in wax paper and refrigerate for 3 or 4 days for best flavour.
• Serve with a cheese knife and assorted crackers. Freezes well.

PARTY CHEESE BALLS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, beat the first 8 ingredients until blended. Cover and refrigerate until easily handled, about 45 minutes. , Shape into 2 balls; roll in parsley and pecans. Cover and refrigerate. Remove from the refrigerator 15 minutes before serving with crackers.

BEST CHEESE LOG EVER!

Steps:

• Place cream cheese in a small mixing bowl, beat cream cheese with electric beater until softened.
• Add cheddar, mayo, dill pickles, onions and Worcestershire sauce.
• Cover and chill until firm or overnight.
• Roll into logs and roll into real bacon bits.
• Serve with crackers.