Robust Cheddar Feta And Walnut Cheese Log Recipes

FESTIVE FETA CHEESE BALL

Steps:

• In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until fluffy. Add feta cheese and dressing mix; mix well. Shape into a ball. , In a small bowl, combine the Parmesan cheese, bacon and dill weed; roll cheese ball in Parmesan mixture. Wrap tightly in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour or until firm. Serve with crackers.

ROBUST CHEDDAR, FETA AND WALNUT CHEESE LOG

Steps:

• Combine cheddar cheese, cream cheese, feta cheese, garlic, salt and pepper sauce; mix until blended and smooth. Add 1/2 cup walnuts, capers, bell pepper and gin, if desired. Continue to mix until ingredients are incorporated and evenly blended. Mixture will be easier to shape if refrigerated 2-3 hours before forming.
• Add cayenne pepper to remaining 1/2 cup walnuts and toss to coat. Spread nuts on sheet of waxed paper.
• With damp hands, divide cheese mixture in half. Pat and press each half into log about 5 inches long and 2 inches wide or into ball about 3 inches across. (Shape does not need to be perfect.).
• Roll eah log or ball in walnuts, patting coating in firmly. Wrap in plastic wrap and chill until ready to serve.

ROASTED GARLIC, FETA AND WALNUT DIP, TOASTED FLAT BREAD

Steps:

• Preheat oven or toaster oven to highest setting. Pour oil over cut side of garlic bulb and rub into skin. Double wrap garlic in foil and roast 20 to 25 minutes in toaster oven or hot conventional oven.
• Combine walnuts, feta, milk, oregano, parsley, black pepper, red pepper and garlic clove in food processor and pulse process until spread is smooth. Scrape spread into serving dish with spatula. Drizzle dip with extra-virgin olive oil and serve.
• When you remove garlic from the oven, turn heat off. Arrange triangles of cut pita or flat brad on a small tray or cookie sheet. Place bread into the hot toaster oven or conventional oven. The bread will be warmed through and lightly toasted in 5 minutes.

FETA AND WALNUT PHYLLO ROLLS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F.
• Blend feta, walnuts, Aleppo flakes, and a pinch of salt in a food processor until a ball begins to form. Form into 27 (1-inch) balls, then roll balls into 2 1/2-inch logs.
• Leave phyllo sheets stacked and cut lengthwise into thirds, then stack thirds into 1 pile. Cover with plastic wrap and a dampened kitchen towel.
• Place 1 sheet of phyllo with a short end nearest you on a work surface (keep remaining sheets covered) and brush with butter. Place a feta log in center of phyllo sheet parallel to short end. Fold phyllo in half, enclosing log, and brush with butter. Starting at end with log, roll up pastry to resemble a cigar.
• Transfer, seam side down, to a lightly buttered baking sheet, then make 26 more rolls in same manner.
• Brush rolls with some butter and bake in middle of oven until golden, about 25 minutes. Cool on baking sheet on a rack. Serve warm or at room temperature.

CHEDDAR CHEESE LOG

Steps:

• Microwave cheeses to soften.
• Mix all ingredients together in large bowl, and chill till set.
• Mold into log shape.
• Roll the log in more chopped nuts.
• Chill again until firm.