Cheese and Nut Log

5 Reviews

Prep: 30 min
Ready In: 3 hr 30 min

“My mother gave me this recipe many years ago. Blended cheeses, red peppers and green onions come together to form this delicious log. Top the log with pistachios or pecans and it will be both attractive and irresistible!” - by MS.CHEF

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
2 green onions, finely chopped
1/4 small red bell pepper, diced
1 clove garlic, minced
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
4 ounces blue cheese, crumbled
2 tablespoons milk
1/3 cup chopped pistachio nuts

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Directions

In a small bowl, mix the Cheddar cheese and 1/2 the cream cheese with an electric mixer until well blended. Mix in the green onions, red bell peppers, garlic and Worcestershire sauce. Chill in the refrigerator 30 minutes.
In a small bowl, mix the blue cheese, milk and remaining cream cheese with the electric mixer until well blended.
Shape the chilled Cheddar cheese mixture into an 8 inch log. Spread the blue cheese mixture evenly over the top and sides of the log. Cover with pistachio nuts. Chill in the refrigerator 2 to 3 hours before serving.

Nutrition

Amount Per Serving (32 total)

Calories
67 cal
3%

Fat
5.8 g
9%

Carbs
0.9 g
< 1%

Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Reviews (5)

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TMMMRT

Jan. 25, 2004

"This one took me a lot of time to prepare. You might want to select which blue cheese you use, because I used a very strong one, which might have been why my husband couldn't handle the smell. But if ..." See moreyou love cheese, this dish'll agree with you."