Best Pecan Cheese Logs Recipes

PECAN CHEESE LOGS

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Monterey Jack, Colby and cream cheese come together with seasonings to create these logs that everyone will enjoy. Roll them in toasty pecans for the perfect finishing touch. -Melissa Goff, Burkburnett, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Appetizers

Time 25m

Yield 2 logs (12 servings each).

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
2 cups shredded Colby cheese
2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
2 cups chopped pecans, toasted
Butter-flavored crackers

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 189 calories, Fat 18g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 29mg cholesterol, Sodium 155mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

MAKE-AHEAD BLUE CHEESE CHEDDAR PECAN LOGS

Make-Ahead Blue Cheese Cheddar Pecan Logs image

You can freeze the logs for up to 3 weeks, just thaw overnight in the refrigerator. All amounts can be adjusted to suit taste, use no more than 2 teaspoons fresh garlic for this!

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories Cheese

Time P1D

Yield 4 logs

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
1 cup finely shredded old cheddar cheese
1 cup crumbled blue cheese
1 -2 green onion, minced
1 -2 teaspoon minced fresh garlic or 1 pinch garlic powder
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce (can use a bit more)
Tabasco sauce
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional)
1/2 teaspoon black pepper (or to taste)
2 cups finely chopped pecans (can use more)

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1030.3, Fat 99.4, SaturatedFat 41.5, Cholesterol 184.7, Sodium 1053.9, Carbohydrate 13.3, Fiber 5.4, Sugar 3.2, Protein 29.1