Cheddar Cheese Pecan Log

10 ingredients
10 steps

Ingredients

  • 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, room temperature
  • 1 tablespoon milk
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon finely minced garlic
  • 2 cups grated sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup chopped toasted pecans
  • 1/2 cup minced fresh chives
  • 1/4 cup finely minced fresh Italian parsley
  • cracker, for serving

Directions

  1. 1
    Add cream cheese to a big bowl and, using an electric mixer, beat until soft and creamy.
  2. 2
    Add in the milk, cayenne, Worcestershire, garlic, and cheddar cheese; continue to beat just until the ingredients are combined.
  3. 3
    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.
  4. 4
    Sprinkle the pecans evenly over the paper.
  5. 5
    Drop spoonfuls of the cheese mixture onto the pecans.
  6. 6
    Using a flexible rubber spatula or an offset spatula, spread the cheese into the pan, making sure you reach into the corners.
  7. 7
    Sprinkle the chives and parsley evenly over the cheese.
  8. 8
    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.
  9. 9
    Using the parchment paper, wrap the log, twisting both ends tightly; refrigerate for at least 3 hours or overnight before serving.
  10. 10
    Serve with crackers.

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