Garlic Cheese Logs Food

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.

GARLIC CHEESE LOGS

Steps:

• Mix all ingredients together and shape into logs or balls.
• Cover and refrigerate for at least 24 hours to let flavors mix.
• Just before serving sprinkle with paprika or red pepper for a spicier taste. Serve with Ritz crackers.

NUTTY CHEESE LOG

Steps:

• Process all ingredients except nuts in food processor until blended.
• Roll into 10-inch log on large sheet of plastic wrap; wrap tightly with plastic wrap.
• Refrigerate 3 hours or until firm. Unwrap cheese log; roll in nuts until evenly coated.

CHILI CHEESE LOG

Steps:

• Place velveeta cheese and cream cheese in large bowl, let come to room temperature.
• Mix cheeses well.
• Add nuts, garlic powder and salt. Mix well.
• Shape into a ball or log, roll in chili powder.
• Wrap in foil and chill until firm.
• Serve with crackers.

CHILI POWDER CHEESE LOGS

Steps:

• Let the cheeses stand on the counter until they're really soft.
• Mix cheese with garlic powder and pecans.
• Roll into a ball or a log, and coat with chili powder. Chill and serve with crackers.

CHERRY CHEESE LOGS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, orange juice and ginger until smooth. Fold in cherries. Refrigerate, covered, at least 1 hour., Place pecans in a shallow bowl. Shape cheese mixture into two 7-in.-long logs; roll in pecans to coat evenly. Wrap logs; refrigerate at least 1 hour. Serve with crackers.