Cheddar Cheese Log Food

PISTACHIO-COATED CHEESE LOG

Steps:

• Mix the cream cheese, Cheddar, Worcestershire, lemon zest, cayenne and a few grinds of pepper together in a medium bowl until thoroughly combined.
• Lay a large piece of plastic wrap on a work surface and put the cheese mixture on top. Use the plastic wrap to form it into a 6-inch log. Refrigerate until firm, about 1 hour.
• Put the pistachios on a large plate. Unwrap the cheese log and roll it in the pistachios until it is fully coated. Serve immediately or rewrap in clean plastic and refrigerate up to 1 day.

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.

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.

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.

CHEDDAR CHEESE PECAN LOG

Steps:

• Add cream cheese to a big bowl and, using an electric mixer, beat until soft and creamy.
• Add in the milk, cayenne, Worcestershire, garlic, and cheddar cheese; continue to beat just until the ingredients are combined.
• Line an 8 x 12 inch pan with parchment paper or wax paper, making sure there is a 3-inch overhang at each of the long ends.
• Sprinkle the pecans evenly over the paper.
• Drop spoonfuls of the cheese mixture onto the pecans.
• Using a flexible rubber spatula or an offset spatula, spread the cheese into the pan, making sure you reach into the corners.
• Sprinkle the chives and parsley evenly over the cheese.
• Using the ends of the parchment, gently lift the cheese out of the pan; starting at the long end, begin rolling the cheese into a log, as if you were rolling up a jelly roll.
• Using the parchment paper, wrap the log, twisting both ends tightly; refrigerate for at least 3 hours or overnight before serving.
• Serve with crackers.

RANCH DRESSING CHEESE LOG

Steps:

• In a stand mixer, beat together the cream cheese, mayonnaise, buttermilk and dressing mix. Add the Cheddar cheese and continue beating until thoroughly blended. Wrap the mixture in plastic wrap and place it in the freezer for 30 minutes. When firm, shape the wrapped cheese mixture into a log. Spread the pecans out on a baking sheet or a piece of wax paper. Unwrap the cheese log and roll it in the nuts to coat it on all sides. Serve with crackers or bagel chips.

CHEDDAR CHEESE PECAN LOG

Steps:

• Place the cream cheese in a large bowl and, using an electric mixer, beat until soft and creamy.
• Add the milk, cayenne pepper, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, and cheddar cheese.
• Continue to beat just until the ingredients are combined.
• Line an 8 by 12 inch pan with parchment or wax paper, making sure there is a 3 inch overhang at each of the long ends.
• Sprinkle pecans evenly over the paper.
• Drop spoonfuls of the cheese mixture onto the pecans.
• Using a spatula spread the mixture into the pan making sure you reach into the corners.
• Sprinkle with chives and parsley.
• Roll mixture into a tube.
• Slice into 1 inch slices.
• Chill for 4 hours. Serve.

CHEESE LOG

Steps:

• Pat out Velveeta cheese between wax paper.
• Roll Velveeta into a rectangle, not too thin, about the length of the platter you will serve it on.
• Spread softened cream cheese that has been combined with diced chiles over Velveeta.
• Roll up into a log.
• Chill.
• Serve with Ritz or other type crackers.