Best Make Ahead Cheese Logs Recipes

MAKE-AHEAD BLUE CHEESE CHEDDAR PECAN LOGS

Make-Ahead Blue Cheese Cheddar Pecan Logs image

You can freeze the logs for up to 3 weeks, just thaw overnight in the refrigerator. All amounts can be adjusted to suit taste, use no more than 2 teaspoons fresh garlic for this!

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories Cheese

Time P1D

Yield 4 logs

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
1 cup finely shredded old cheddar cheese
1 cup crumbled blue cheese
1 -2 green onion, minced
1 -2 teaspoon minced fresh garlic or 1 pinch garlic powder
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce (can use a bit more)
Tabasco sauce
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional)
1/2 teaspoon black pepper (or to taste)
2 cups finely chopped pecans (can use more)

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1030.3, Fat 99.4, SaturatedFat 41.5, Cholesterol 184.7, Sodium 1053.9, Carbohydrate 13.3, Fiber 5.4, Sugar 3.2, Protein 29.1

MAKE-AHEAD CHEESE LOGS

Make-Ahead Cheese Logs image

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.

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories Cheese

Time 8h

Yield 2 logs

Number Of Ingredients 9

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

Steps:

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

Nutrition Facts : Calories 2160.1, Fat 197, SaturatedFat 80.9, Cholesterol 376.1, Sodium 1895.2, Carbohydrate 24.8, Fiber 8.1, Sugar 8.4, Protein 88.2

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