Best Make Ahead Blue Cheese Cheddar Pecan Logs Recipes

APPETIZER BLUE CHEESE LOGS

Steps:

• Beat cream cheese until smooth. Fold in cheddar and blue cheeses. Refrigerate, covered, at least 2 hours., In a small skillet, heat butter over medium heat. Add curry powder; saute 1-2 minutes. Stir in pecans; cook and stir 1 minute. Stir in parsley. Cool slightly. Roll cheese mixture into 2 logs, each about 5 in. long. Roll logs in pecan mixture; refrigerate. Serve with crackers.

MAKE-AHEAD BLUE CHEESE CHEDDAR PECAN LOGS

Steps:

• In a bowl mix together cream cheese, shredded cheddar, blue cheese, green onion, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, Tabasco, parsley and black pepper until well combined.
• Cover and chill a minimum of 8 hours or overnight to blend flavors.
• Shape into 4 equal size logs, then roll the logs completely into the chopped nuts.
• Cover and chill or freeze for up to 3 weeks wrapped tightly in foil.

BLUE CHEESE LOG

Steps:

• Bring Cream Cheese to room temperature. Blend with electric mixter until smooth.
• Stir in 1 cup of nuts and ripe olives.
• Spread remaining nuts on waxed paper.
• Flour hands lightly and shape mixture into one log or two short logs. Roll in nuts until well coated.
• Wrap in plastic and refrigerate overnight. Freezes well.

CHEDDAR CHEESE PECAN LOG

Steps:

• Place the cream cheese in a large bowl and, using an electric mixer, beat until soft and creamy.
• Add the milk, cayenne pepper, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, and cheddar cheese.
• Continue to beat just until the ingredients are combined.
• Line an 8 by 12 inch pan with parchment or wax paper, making sure there is a 3 inch overhang at each of the long ends.
• Sprinkle pecans evenly over the paper.
• Drop spoonfuls of the cheese mixture onto the pecans.
• Using a spatula spread the mixture into the pan making sure you reach into the corners.
• Sprinkle with chives and parsley.
• Roll mixture into a tube.
• Slice into 1 inch slices.
• Chill for 4 hours. Serve.

TENDER PECAN LOGS

Steps:

• In a small bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in vanilla. Add the flour, beating on low speed just until combined. Stir in pecans. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes or until easy to handle., Shape 1/2 cups into 1/2-in.-thick logs. Cut logs into 2-in. pieces. Place 2 in. apart on greased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 15-18 minutes or until lightly browned. Roll warm cookies in confectioners' sugar; cool on wire racks.

CHEDDAR CHEESE PECAN LOG

Steps:

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

BLUE CHEESE LOGS

Steps:

• Place first 6 ingredients in food processor. Pulse 1-2 minutes. Scraping down sides twice.
• Mix together cheese mixture, 1 cup of pecans and 1/2 cup parsley. Cover and chill for 1 hour.
• Shape cheese mixture into 4 7"long logs using saran wrap or wax paper.
• Combine remaining pecans and parsley on work space. Roll logs in pecan parsley mixture. Cover and chill. Serve with crackers!

PECAN CHEESE LOGS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Stir in the shredded cheeses, mayonnaise, garlic powder, onion powder and Worcestershire sauce. Shape mixture into two logs, about 6 in. long. Roll in pecans, pressing down gently., Wrap each in plastic wrap; refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight. Serve with crackers.

MAKE-AHEAD CHEESE LOGS

Steps:

• In a bowl mix together the first 7 ingredients until well blended.
• Divide the mixture in half and shape into logs.
• In a bowl mix together the nuts with the chopped parsley, then divide mixture evenly in half.
• Roll each log into the nut/parsley mixture (can use more than 1 cup nuts if desired).
• Cover with plastic wrap and chill for a minimum of 8-24 hours.
• To freeze; chill the logs for 8-24 hours, then place in the freezer to freeze until firm, remove then wrap in plastic wrap then tightly in foil, place back into the freezer for up to 1 month.
• Defrost overnight in fridge before serving.