Blue Cheese Logs Appetizer Recipes

DATES AND BLUE CHEESE

Steps:

• Using a sharp paring knife, cut a slit into each date (remove pits, if needed); stuff with blue cheese. Arrange on a serving platter and sprinkle the almonds on top. Drizzle with honey.

BLUE CHEESE LOG

Steps:

• Bring Cream Cheese to room temperature. Blend with electric mixter until smooth.
• Stir in 1 cup of nuts and ripe olives.
• Spread remaining nuts on waxed paper.
• Flour hands lightly and shape mixture into one log or two short logs. Roll in nuts until well coated.
• Wrap in plastic and refrigerate overnight. Freezes well.

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 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.

BLUE CHEESE BITES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9-inch pie plate with non-stick cooking spray.
• Slice each biscuit into quarters, arrange then in the prepared pie plate. Pour melted butter over the biscuits, then sprinkle the biscuits with blue cheese.
• Bake for 8 to 10 minutes.

BLUE CHEESE LOGS APPETIZER RECIPE

Steps:

• Beat cream cheese until smooth. Fold in cheddar & blue cheeses. Refrigerate, covered, at least 2 hrs. In sm skillet, heat butter over med heat. Add curry powder; sauté 1-2 min. Stir in pecans; cook & stir 1 min. Stir in parsley. Cool slightly. Roll cheese mixture into logs, each about 5 in long. Roll in pecan mixture; refrigerate. Serve with crackers.

MAKE-AHEAD BLUE CHEESE CHEDDAR PECAN LOGS

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.