Pecan Cheese Logs
From: Family CircleInclude make-ahead appetizers such as these cheddar cheese logs in your party menu. Green chiles and cayenne pepper give a Tex-Mex style to the spread.
Servings: 2 logs
Prep: 15 mins
Total: 1 hr 45 mins
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Ingredients
2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, at room temperature
1-1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
2 cans (4 ounces each) diced green chiles, drained
1/4 cup dried onion flakes, softened in 1/4 cup water
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 cups chopped pecans
Crackers, sliced fruit and vegetables for serving
Directions
1. In a large bowl, mix cream cheese, cheddar cheese, chiles, softened onion flakes, garlic powder and cayenne pepper. Form into two 8-inch logs, wrap and refrigerate for about 15 minutes.
2. Place nuts on waxed paper and roll each log in the nuts. Wrap in plastic and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Serve with crackers and sliced fruit and veggies.
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