Blue Cheese Logs Recipes

BLUE CHEESE CHEESE LOG

Steps:

• Cut the bacon into 1/2-inch pieces and place in a cold skillet with 1/2 cup water. Turn the heat to high and cook, stirring occasionally, until the water has evaporated and the bacon bits are crispy. Pour the contents of the skillet into a bowl, reserving 2 tablespoons bacon grease in the skillet. Reduce the heat to medium, then add the onion and a pinch of salt and cook, stirring occasionally, until deep golden brown, 7 to 10 minutes. Turn off the heat and allow to cool completely.
• Combine the cream cheese, blue cheese, Swiss cheese, chopped dates, port wine and onions in a food processor and pulse until smooth.
• Lay two 18-inch pieces of plastic wrap side by side on the counter, overlapping by about 1 inch. Use a rubber spatula to scoop the cheese mixture into the center. Wet your hands slightly and shape into a rough log, then wrap firmly in plastic and roll a bit to firm up the shape. Twist the ends tightly closed and place in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
• Meanwhile, return the bacon and grease to the skillet over medium-low heat. Add the pecans and cook, stirring, until they become fragrant, then stir in a pinch of salt and remove from heat. Let cool completely.
• Transfer the bacon/pecan mixture to a plate. Unwrap the cheese log and roll it in the bacon/pecan mixture to coat, pressing well to make the coating stick. Serve with crackers and mini toasts.

THREE-CHEESE LOGS

Steps:

• In large bowl, stir cream cheese, Worcestershire sauce and mustard until blended. Stir in Cheddar and Stilton cheeses, bell peppers and chives.
• Divide cheese mixture in half. Shape each half into a log. Roll logs in walnuts. Wrap each log separately in plastic wrap or waxed paper. Refrigerate about 2 hours or until firm.
• Place cheese logs on serving platter. Serve with apple slices and crackers.

APPETIZER BLUE CHEESE LOGS

Steps:

• Beat cream cheese until smooth. Fold in cheddar and blue cheeses. Refrigerate, covered, at least 2 hours., In a small skillet, heat butter over medium heat. Add curry powder; saute 1-2 minutes. Stir in pecans; cook and stir 1 minute. Stir in parsley. Cool slightly. Roll cheese mixture into 2 logs, each about 5 in. long. Roll logs in pecan mixture; refrigerate. Serve with crackers.

BLUE CHEESE LOGS

Steps:

• Place first 6 ingredients in food processor. Pulse 1-2 minutes. Scraping down sides twice.
• Mix together cheese mixture, 1 cup of pecans and 1/2 cup parsley. Cover and chill for 1 hour.
• Shape cheese mixture into 4 7"long logs using saran wrap or wax paper.
• Combine remaining pecans and parsley on work space. Roll logs in pecan parsley mixture. Cover and chill. Serve with crackers!

BLUE CHEESE LOG

Steps:

• 1. Beat first 5 ingredients at medium speed with an electric mixer until well combined. Cover tightly, and chill at least an hour or until firm enough to handle. (Can chill up to 3 days.) 2. Roll cheese mixture into 2 logs and then roll completely in the bacon bits. Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve. If chilled, let stand 30 minutes before serving. 3. Serve with apple and pear slices, grapes and crackers. (I like the cracked pepper water table crackers.)