Cheese Roll

Name: Cheese Roll
Ingredients: 1 lb new york state sharp cheddar cheese, at room temperature; 1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese, at room temperature; 12 cup chopped pecans; 2 fresh garlic cloves, peeled; chili powder

5 ingredients

9 steps

Ingredients

1 lb new york state sharp cheddar cheese, at room temperature
1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese, at room temperature
12 cup chopped pecans
2 fresh garlic cloves, peeled
chili powder

Directions

1

Finely mince garlic or put through a garlic press.
2

Coarsely grate cheddar cheese.
3

Combine all ingredients except chili powder.
4

Knead mixture by hand or process in a food processor until mixture is homogenous.
5

Shape into a roll or flattened ball.
6

Wrap in plastic wrap and chill until firm.
7

Unwrap and roll in chili powder.
8

Rewrap and refrigerate several hours or overnight to allow flavors to blend.
9

Slice with a sharp knife and serve with crackers.