How to Make a Cheese Log

A cheese log makes the perfect party food. Serve it on a large platter surrounded by a variety of crackers and invite your guests to dig in. You might want to make two, because the cheese log will disappear in a hurry. Does this Spark an idea?

Things You'll Need

  • Very sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
  • Softened cream cheese
  • Sweet red bell pepper, chopped
  • Finely chopped onion
  • Worcestershire sauce
  • Freshly-squeezed lemon juice
  • Red pepper flakes
  • Salt
  • Chopped pecans
  • Fresh parsley, chopped
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Instructions

    • 1

      Place the grated cheddar cheese and softened cream cheese in a large mixing bowl and beat on medium speed until the cheeses are well blended.

    • 2

      Add the sweet red peppers, chopped onion, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, red pepper flakes and salt. Mix thoroughly.

    • 3

      Chill the mixture in the refrigerator for several hours, or overnight.

    • 4

      Mix the chopped parsley and chopped pecans in a small mixing bowl.

    • 5

      Remove the cheese mixture from the refrigerator and shape it into a log.

    • 6

      Roll the cheese log in the parsley and pecan mixture.

    • 7

      Serve the cheese log with crackers.

Tips & Warnings

  • Other chopped nuts can be substituted for the chopped pecans. Walnuts or almonds are good choices. If you prefer, you can omit the nuts.

  • To add variety to your cheese log, roll one side of the log in chopped dried beef.

  • You can shape the cheese log any way you like, including a ball, a pyramid, or even a football.

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