Cheddar Cheese Log Recipes

A TRIO OF CHEESE LOGS

Steps:

• Put the cream cheese in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Add the garlic and white pepper and mix until well combined. Divide the mixture into 3 even portions; return one portion to the mixer.
• For the pizza cheese log: Add the pizza blend cheese to the cream cheese mixture and mix well until combined. Remove to a work surface and roll into a log with your palms. (The mixture should be slightly sticky but thick enough to easily roll.) Put the smoked paprika on a shallow dish; roll the log in the paprika until completely coated. Roll the cheese log in a sheet of plastic wrap and refrigerate until firm, about 1 hour. Clean the mixer bowl and paddle.
• For the Cheddar Jack and parsley cheese log: Put a second portion of the cream cheese mixture in the mixer bowl. Add the Cheddar Jack cheese and mix well. Remove to a work surface and roll into a log with your palms. Put the dried parsley on a shallow dish and roll the cheese log in the parsley until completely coated. Roll the cheese log in a sheet of plastic wrap and refrigerate until firm, about 1 hour. Clean the mixer bowl and paddle.
• For the sharp Cheddar pecan cheese log: Put the last portion of the cream cheese mixture in the mixer bowl and add the extra-sharp Cheddar. Mix well. Remove to a work surface and roll into a log with your palms. Place the whole pecans down the length of the cheese log. Put the chopped pecans on a shallow dish, then roll the log in the pecans. Use your fingers to press the pecans more firmly into the cheese. Roll the cheese log in a sheet of plastic wrap and refrigerate until firm, about 1 hour.
• Unwrap the cheese logs and present on a large platter surrounded by plenty of crackers and cheese knives for easy self-service.

CHEDDAR CHEESE LOG

Steps:

• Microwave cheeses to soften.
• Mix all ingredients together in large bowl, and chill till set.
• Mold into log shape.
• Roll the log in more chopped nuts.
• Chill again until firm.

CHEDDAR CHEESE PECAN LOG

Steps:

• Add cream cheese to a big bowl and, using an electric mixer, beat until soft and creamy.
• Add in the milk, cayenne, Worcestershire, garlic, and cheddar cheese; continue to beat just until the ingredients are combined.
• Line an 8 x 12 inch pan with parchment paper or wax paper, making sure there is a 3-inch overhang at each of the long ends.
• Sprinkle the pecans evenly over the paper.
• Drop spoonfuls of the cheese mixture onto the pecans.
• Using a flexible rubber spatula or an offset spatula, spread the cheese into the pan, making sure you reach into the corners.
• Sprinkle the chives and parsley evenly over the cheese.
• Using the ends of the parchment, gently lift the cheese out of the pan; starting at the long end, begin rolling the cheese into a log, as if you were rolling up a jelly roll.
• Using the parchment paper, wrap the log, twisting both ends tightly; refrigerate for at least 3 hours or overnight before serving.
• Serve with crackers.

CHEDDAR CHEESE PECAN LOG

Steps:

• Place the cream cheese in a large bowl and, using an electric mixer, beat until soft and creamy.
• Add the milk, cayenne pepper, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, and cheddar cheese.
• Continue to beat just until the ingredients are combined.
• Line an 8 by 12 inch pan with parchment or wax paper, making sure there is a 3 inch overhang at each of the long ends.
• Sprinkle pecans evenly over the paper.
• Drop spoonfuls of the cheese mixture onto the pecans.
• Using a spatula spread the mixture into the pan making sure you reach into the corners.
• Sprinkle with chives and parsley.
• Roll mixture into a tube.
• Slice into 1 inch slices.
• Chill for 4 hours. Serve.

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.