CHILI-CHEESE ROLL

Chili-Cheese Roll image

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.