Best Grandmas Christmas Cheese Logs Recipes
TRADITIONAL CHRISTMAS CHEESE BALL
I look forward to this simple, traditional cheese ball every year. It has been served during family Christmas Eve parties since before my time. The ingredients are few and inexpensive, and might be made year-round, but I reserve this one special appetizer for the holidays only to maintain its specialness. I love to serve Ritz crackers with the cheese ball to bring out its savory flavor.
Provided by Love2Cook87
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Dips and Spreads Recipes Cheese Dips and Spreads Recipes Cold Cheese Dip Recipes
Time 2h25m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Mix the cream cheese, beef, olives, onion, and Worcestershire sauce together in a bowl until evenly blended. Keeping the mixture in the bowl, scrape it into a semi-ball shape. Cover, and refrigerate until firm, at least 2 hours.
- Place a large sheet of waxed paper on a flat surface. Sprinkle with walnuts. Roll the cheese ball in the walnuts until completely covered. Transfer the cheese ball to a serving plate, or rewrap with waxed paper and refrigerate until needed.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 179.7 calories, Carbohydrate 2.8 g, Cholesterol 34.7 mg, Fat 17.3 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 4.9 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Sodium 293.4 mg, Sugar 0.6 g
HOLIDAY GOAT CHEESE LOG
This started as a Christmas treat, but was so popular that it's now served at all special family gatherings. The idea came from a recipe in a Colonial Williamsburg cookbook, but I modified it to get rid of peppercorns and add fruit. Garnish with parsley sprigs and serve with crackers.
Provided by Ann
Categories Christmas Cheese Appetizers
Time 15m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Pulse almonds in the bowl of a food processor until chopped. Add parsley and chives; continue to pulse until incorporated. Add cherries and process until everything is finely chopped and you have a nice mixture of red and green.
- Pour nut mixture onto a flat work surface and spread into a thin layer.
- Roll goat cheese log in the nut mixture until fully covered. Carefully pick it up and tap the ends of the log into the nut mixture to cover. Place on a serving dish.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 153.2 calories, Carbohydrate 5.2 g, Cholesterol 22.4 mg, Fat 11.5 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 7.7 g, SaturatedFat 6.1 g, Sodium 147.4 mg
ADDICTIVE CHEESE LOGS
I have done my best to replicate the cheese logs that were made by a long-gone relative. This person used Kraft Old English sharp cheddar cheese that used to be sold in blocks like Velveeta. Now I can only find it as a "cheese spread" in small 5 ounce glass jars. Any sharp Cheddar should work as well. I used to sneak one out of...
Provided by Cindy Talley
Categories Cheese Appetizers
Time 1h
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- 1. Place cheeses into a large mixing bowl to soften. Add minced garlic and turn mixer on. Mix on slow speed until cheeses are completely blended.
- 2. Add finely chopped nuts, and mix well. Take a good length of waxed paper and pour a thick line of paprika in the center.
- 3. This is the MESSY part! Using food service gloves, take a large handful of the cheese mixture and form into a log about 1 inch in diameter and 8 inches long (depending on your hand size - mine are large). Place on top of the paprika and roll back and forth until the log is completely covered in the paprika.
- 4. Wrap log in plastic wrap tightly, then place into a freezer container or wrap again in aluminum foil. These can be frozen for several months, or placed in refrigerator to firm up.
- 5. To serve, unwrap frozen or chilled log and place on serving plate. Surround with your favorite crackers and stand back! It will disappear very quickly!
SPICY MONTEREY JACK CHEESE LOGS
A pair of these savory spreads makes a great holiday gift. I made these last Christmas as an appetizer before our big dinner, and I watched them disappear! You can make ahead and wrap each log in heavy-duty plastic wrap and freeze. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight. From Christmas with Southern Living 2004, recipe submitted by Charles Flournoy of Dallas, TX. Prep time is cooking time.
Provided by kitty.rock
Categories Spreads
Time 25m
Yield 2 8-inch cheese logs, 20 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Combine first 3 ingredients in a large bowl, blend well. Stir in shredded cheeses. Divide cheese mixture in half, and shape each portion into an 8-inch log.
- Combine pecans and chopped parsley, roll logs in nut mixture. Cover and chill 8 hours (I wrapped in wax paper). Let stand 1 hour before serving.
- Serve with a variety of crackers. Garnish if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 177.5, Fat 16, SaturatedFat 8, Cholesterol 37.5, Sodium 186, Carbohydrate 1.5, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 0.4, Protein 7.7
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