Garlic Bacon Cheese Log Food

BACON CHEESE LOG APPETIZER

Steps:

• Process VELVEETA and cream cheese in food processor until well blended; transfer to medium bowl. Stir in bacon, onions and 2 Tbsp. parsley. Place on large piece of plastic wrap.
• Roll into log; wrap tightly in plastic wrap. Refrigerate 2 hours or until firm.
• Remove plastic wrap. Roll log in remaining parsley; sprinkle with paprika.

BACON CHEESE LOG

Steps:

• Beat together cream cheese and butter until smooth. Add bacon and green onions, mixing until thoroughly blended. Shape into a log about 8-inch long, cover and refrigerate overnight.
• Coat log with cheese spread. Roll in pecans and garnish with snipped parsley. Chill and serve with lightly salted crackers.

LINDY'S BACON AND ONION CHEESE SPREAD

Steps:

• Cook the bacon in a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat, until evenly browned and crispy, about 10 minutes; drain on a paper towel-lined plate. Crumble once cool to the touch.
• Beat the cream cheese and mayonnaise together in a bowl until light and fluffy. Add the Parmesan cheese, most of the crumbled bacon, and most of the green onion into the cream cheese mixture, reserving just enough bacon and green onion for garnish; stir until all ingredients are evenly incorporated. Chill in refrigerator until slightly firm, 1 to 2 hours; shape the mixture into a ball and roll in the reserved bacon and green onions. Return to refrigerator until set, 8 hours or overnight.

SMOKY SESAME CHEESE LOG

Steps:

• In a large bowl, beat the first five ingredients until blended. Add Liquid Smoke if desired. Shape mixture into a log. Cover and refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight. , For topping, combine the bacon, sesame seeds and chives; roll cheese log in topping. Serve with vegetables or crackers.

BACON GARLIC BREAD

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the butter, mayonnaise, bacon and garlic. Spread over cut sides of bread; reassemble loaf. Wrap in a large piece of heavy-duty foil (about 36x18-in.); seal tightly. , Grill, covered, over medium heat for 4-5 minutes on each side. Unwrap and separate bread halves. Sprinkle with cheese. Grill 5 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.

GARLIC SHRIMP WITH BACON

Steps:

• Fully shell & de-vein the shrimp. Use shells to make stock if you so desire.
• Mix 1/2 cup of minced garlic, 1/4 cup of olive oil, and if you like a little kick add chili oil and red pepper flakes. Pour mixture over shrimp and toss well. Refrigerate till needed.
• Cut onion, red bell pepper, mushrooms, and broccoli into bite-size pieces.
• In a large saute pan cook bacon. When done remove from pan, do NOT drain pan.
• Add butter and garlic to bacon drippings. When butter is melted add onion, red pepper, and mushrooms. Add salt & pepper to taste and saute over medium high heat until wilted.
• Add shrimp & garlic mixture to pan and saute until shrimp is pink and firm. Add a pinch of red pepper flakes and mix well.
• Add stock and bring to a simmer. Combine cornstarch and water in small bowl add to pan to thicken sauce.
• Turn down heat to low and add the broccoli into pan and cover for 3 minute.
• Serve over your favorite pasta along with Parmesan cheese with a side of garlic bread and enjoy.