Spicymontereyjackcheeselogs Recipes

MAKE-AHEAD CHEESE LOGS

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.

MONTEREY CHEESE CRISPS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400*.
• Slice cheese into 1/4-inch-thick slices.
• Place slices 3 inches apart on nonstick baking sheet.
• Sprinkle with garlic powder and cayenne pepper.
• Bake for 10 minutes or until golden brown - watch closely. Making sure they're golden brown is important - this will ensure they 'crisp' as they cool.
• Leave crisps on baking sheet for 2-3 minutes, then carefully place crisps on paper towels to finish cooling.
• These store well in an airtight container.

JALAPENO-MONTEREY JACK GRITS

Steps:

• Melt butter in a heavy skillet over medium-high heat.
• Sauté red and yellow pepper, jalapeño, and garlic for about 5 minutes or until peppers are tender.
• In a large saucepan, bring chicken stock and cream to a boil.
• Add grits in a thin stream, whisking constantly.
• Whisk for about 6 minutes or until grits are cooked and mixture thickens.
• Add sautéed pepper mixture and cheese.
• Stir until cheese melts.
• Season with salt and pepper.

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!