Make Ahead Cheese Logs
Created by KittenCal on December 28, 2011
- Servings: 2
- Prep Time: 15m
- Cook Time: 0m
- Recipe #3740
Ingredients
- 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
How to Make
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Step 1: In a bowl mix together the first 7 ingredients until well blended. Divide the mixture in half and shape into logs.
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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.
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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.
Nutritional Facts
- Serving Size: 1 (506.6 g)
- Calories 2104.4
- Total Fat - 190.1 g
- Saturated Fat - 79.1 g
- Cholesterol - 351.8 mg
- Sodium - 2233 mg
- Total Carbohydrate - 24.7 g
- Dietary Fiber - 8.2 g
- Sugars - 8.8 g
- Protein - 89.5 g
- Calcium - 2071.6 mg
- Iron - 6.6 mg
- Vitamin C - 2.8 mg
- Thiamin - 0.5 mg