APPETIZER BLUE CHEESE LOGS

Appetizer Blue Cheese Logs image

Three kinds of cheese and some curry powder make this cheese log a little more lively than most. Swipe it on your favorite cracker with a drizzle of honey for a sensational snack. -Ethel Johnson, North Saanich, British Columbia

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 20m

Yield 2 cheese logs (1-1/4 cups).

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese
1 tablespoon butter
1-1/2 teaspoons curry powder
1/2 cup finely chopped pecans
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
Assorted crackers

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 196 calories, Fat 19g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 45mg cholesterol, Sodium 243mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 6g protein.