CHILI-CHEESE ROLL

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I first had this at a New Year's Eve party about 25-30 years ago, go the recipe, and have been fixing it ever since. It tastes great! Prep time does not include time for the rolls to chill.

Provided by Toby Jermain

Categories     Spreads

Time 30m

Yield 7 Cups, about

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 lbs Velveeta cheese or 2 lbs other process American cheese, at room temperature
1 lb cream cheese, at room temperature
2 -3 cloves garlic, finely minced,to taste
3/4 cup chopped toasted walnuts
chili powder, as needed for coating
1 whole red chile, cut into strips,for decoration
assorted cracker, as accompaniment
melba toast, as accompaniment

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, thoroughly mix together cheeses and garlic.
  • An electric mixer can be used.
  • DO NOT USE A BLENDER.
  • Mix in chopped nuts.
  • Form into 2 or 3 rolls on plastic wrap, and use to help form the rolls.
  • Chill until firm.
  • Unwrap rolls, sprinkle all over with chili powder and chill for at least a couple hours to allow flavor to develop.
  • Garnish with chili strips in a star-pattern.
  • Serve chilled or at room temperature with assorted crackers.
  • Note: If fixing for home consumption, don't bother with forming into rolls and decorating.
  • Just mix everything together, including a generous amount of chili powder, and store in refrigerator in a covered container.

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