Cheese Logs

Cheese Logs are made with a variety of different types of cheeses rolled into logs and used as a spread for crackers breads, vegetables, and cured meats.

Fast Facts

1. Frequent party appetizer or Hors D'oeuvres
2. Beef or fish may be added
3. Usually coated in nuts

Cheese and Nut Log

Ingredients

1. 1 1/2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
2. 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
3. 2 green onions, finely chopped
4. 1/4 small red bell pepper, diced
5. 1 clove garlic, minced
6. 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
7. 4 ounces blue cheese, crumbled
8. 2 tablespoons milk
9. 1/3 cup chopped pistachio nuts

Directions

In a small bowl, mix the Cheddar cheese and 1/2 the cream cheese with an electric mixer until well blended. Mix in the green onions, red bell peppers, garlic and Worcestershire sauce. Chill in the refrigerator 30 minutes. In a small bowl, mix the blue cheese, milk and remaining cream cheese with the electric mixer until well blended. Shape the chilled Cheddar cheese mixture into an 8 inch log. Spread the blue cheese mixture evenly over the top and sides of the log. Cover with pistachio nuts. Chill in the refrigerator 2 to 3 hours before serving.

— AllRecipes.com

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