Another One Of Graces Cheese Spreads Ball Logs Recipes

CHRISTMAS APPETISER: ITALIAN CHEESE LOAF

Steps:

• Spray a loaf pan with oil then line with cling wrap with overhang.
• Mix Cheese Log ingredients together. Taste and adjust salt if needed (bear in mind saltiness of crackers you are serving with).
• Scrape into loaf pan and level surface, pressing to remove air pockets. Smaller pan = taller loaf.
• Cover with cling wrap overhang and refrigerate for 4 hours+ (up to 1 week).
• Turn out onto platter, peel off cling wrap.
• Top with sun dried tomato and pour over oil. Garnish with parsley and rosemary sprigs to give it a festive look.
• Best to serve closer to room temp than fridge cold. Serve with crackers! Knives for smearing optional - it's soft enough to scoop with crackers.

RANCH DRESSING CHEESE LOG

Steps:

• In a stand mixer, beat together the cream cheese, mayonnaise, buttermilk and dressing mix. Add the Cheddar cheese and continue beating until thoroughly blended. Wrap the mixture in plastic wrap and place it in the freezer for 30 minutes. When firm, shape the wrapped cheese mixture into a log. Spread the pecans out on a baking sheet or a piece of wax paper. Unwrap the cheese log and roll it in the nuts to coat it on all sides. Serve with crackers or bagel chips.

GRACE'S THIRD HOLIDAY CHEESE SPREAD,BALL OR LOG

Steps:

• combine all ingredients in large bowl, except for the garnish spices. mix all ingredients well.
• pour into decorative bowl to serve. u put the teaspn of parsley in with all ingreadients in bowl.
• garnish with paprika and parsley. serve the following day. spreads ball and logs all taste better the day after as all the flavors have obsorbed each other.

FRENCH QUARTER CHEESE SPREAD

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the cream cheese, onion and garlic. Transfer to a serving plate; shape into a 6-in. disk. Set aside., In a small saucepan, combine the butter, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce and mustard. Cook and stir over medium heat for 4-5 minutes or until sugar is dissolved. Remove from the heat; stir in pecans. , Cool slightly. Spoon over cheese mixture. Serve with crackers.

KRISSY'S FAMOUS DRIED BEEF CHEESE BALL OR LOG

Steps:

• Lay the Cream Cheese out to get soft at room temperature.
• Wash and Trim Green Onions, then dice them into small pieces.
• Remove dried Beef form the jar and peel or trim the rind off the edges (unless you are using a food processor) and dice into small pieces.
• Using a food processor (or by hand in a mixing bowl) combined Cream Cheese, Dried Beef, Green Onions, Accent seasoning and Worcestershire Sauce until thoroughly mixed.
• Spoon out into your hands and roll into a large ball or log.
• Next roll Cheese mixture into the crushed pecans or Cracker crumbs making sure to cover completely.
• Chill 1 hour and serve with your favorite crackers or vegetables.
• Cooking time is Chill Time.

CHERRY CHEESE LOGS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, orange juice and ginger until smooth. Fold in cherries. Refrigerate, covered, at least 1 hour., Place pecans in a shallow bowl. Shape cheese mixture into two 7-in.-long logs; roll in pecans to coat evenly. Wrap logs; refrigerate at least 1 hour. Serve with crackers.