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Make-Ahead Cheese Logs
 
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Prep Time: 480 Minutes
Cook Time: 0 Minutes
Ready In: 480 Minutes
Servings: 6
Wrapped in coloured Saran Wrap, these make great holiday gifts! Plan ahead these need to chill for a minimum of 8 hours before serving, or they can be made and frozen up to 1 month in advance, Add in one finely chopped green onion also if desired, the pimento is optional but good to add in.
Ingredients:
1 (10 ounce) package old cheddar cheese, shredded (use cracker barrel extra-sharp cheese if possible for this)
1 (8 ounce) package monterey jack pepper cheese, shredded
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 -2 teaspoon fresh minced garlic
1 -2 teaspoon worcestershire sauce
tabasco sauce or cayenne pepper
2 tablespoons finely chopped pimientos (to taste) (optional)
2 cups finely chopped walnuts (can use more if desired) or 2 cups pecans (can use more if desired)
1/4-1/2 cup finely chopped fresh parsley
Directions:
1. In a bowl mix together the first 7 ingredients until well blended.
2. Divide the mixture in half and shape into logs.
3. In a bowl mix together the nuts with the chopped parsley, then divide mixture evenly in half.
4. Roll each log into the nut/parsley mixture (can use more than 1 cup nuts if desired).
5. Cover with plastic wrap and chill for a minimum of 8-24 hours.
6. 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.
7. Defrost overnight in fridge before serving.
By RecipeOfHealth.com