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Make Ahead Cheese Logs

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  • Servings: 2
  • Prep: 15m
  • Cook: 0m
    • The following recipe serves 2 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • 1 (10 ounce) packagesold cheddar cheese, shredded (use Cracker Barrel extra-sharp cheese if possible for this)
  • 1 (8 ounce) packages monterey jack pepper cheese, shredded
  • 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
  • 2 small garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 to 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
  • Tabasco sauce or cayenne pepper, to taste
  • 2 to 3 tablespoons finely chopped pimientos, optional
  • 2 cups finely chopped walnuts (can use more if desired or 2 cups pecans)
  • 1/4 to1/2 cup finely chopped fresh parsley
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

  • Step 1: In a bowl mix together the first 7 ingredients until well blended. Divide the mixture in half and shape into logs.

  • Step 2: In a bowl mix together the nuts with the chopped parsley, then divide mixture evenly in half. Roll each log into the nut/parsley mixture (can use more than 1 cup nuts if desired). Cover with plastic wrap and chill for a minimum of 8-24 hours.

  • Step 3: To freeze; chill the logs for 8-24 hours, then place in the freezer to freeze until firm, remove then wrap in plastic wrap then tightly in foil, place back into the freezer for up to 1 month. Defrost overnight in fridge before serving.

We hope you enjoy this recipe!

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