Smoky Cheese Log Food

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.

SMOKY CHEESE LOG

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, combine cheeses.
• Stir in mayonnaise until well blended.
• Stir in remaining ingredients.
• Shape into a 9x3-inch log; wrap airtight in plastic wrap or foil.
• Refrigerate for 1-3 hours.
• Makes 1 cheese log.

SMOKY CHEESE LOG

Steps:

• In a mixing bowl, combine the first seven ingredients; mix well.
• 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.

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.