Pecan Cheese Log Food

PECAN CHEESE LOGS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Stir in the shredded cheeses, mayonnaise, garlic powder, onion powder and Worcestershire sauce. Shape mixture into two logs, about 6 in. long. Roll in pecans, pressing down gently., Wrap each in plastic wrap; refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight. Serve with crackers.

CRANBERRY-PECAN CHEESE LOG

Steps:

• Mix first 3 ingredients until well blended; shape into 6-inch log.
• Coat with nuts. Wrap in plastic wrap.
• Refrigerate 30 min. Serve with crackers.

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.

PECAN-CRUSTED GOAT CHEESE LOG

Steps:

• Warm the bourbon and water in a small saucepan, add the peaches, and set aside until plump, about 15 minutes.
• Put the toasted pecans and Cajun seasoning in a mini chopper and pulse until the nuts are finely ground but not pasty. Spread the nut mixture on a large plate. Roll the goat cheese in the mixture, pressing firmly to coat the whole log generously.
• Slice the cheese into rounds and arrange on a platter. Top with the chopped peaches and juices.

PECAN LOG

Steps:

• Cream butter until light and fluffy. Beat in sugar slowly. Stir in the sweetened condensed milk one tablespoon at a time until mixture is the consistency of a stiff cookie dough. Form dough into eight small logs and roll in the chopped pecans. Press pecans into the surface of the dough.

MAKE-AHEAD BLUE CHEESE CHEDDAR PECAN LOGS

Steps:

• In a bowl mix together cream cheese, shredded cheddar, blue cheese, green onion, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, Tabasco, parsley and black pepper until well combined.
• Cover and chill a minimum of 8 hours or overnight to blend flavors.
• Shape into 4 equal size logs, then roll the logs completely into the chopped nuts.
• Cover and chill or freeze for up to 3 weeks wrapped tightly in foil.

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.

CRANBERRY AND PECAN CHEESE LOG

Steps:

• MIX reduced-fat cream cheese, cranberries and zest; shape into 6-inch log.
• COAT with pecans. Wrap in plastic wrap.
• REFRIGERATE at least 30 minute Serve with the crackers.