OYSTER CHEESE APPETIZER LOG

Oyster Cheese Appetizer Log image

When you say "holiday tradition" around our house, this appetizer comes to mind immediately. Every winter, I make lots of cheese logs and freeze them for when I'm expecting company or need to take food to someone's home. The blend of smoked oysters, chili powder, nuts and cream cheese tastes good-even people who don't like oysters may enjoy this interesting appetizer. -William Tracy, Jerseyville, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 20m

Yield 32 servings (2 logs)

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

3 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons steak sauce
1/4 cup Miracle Whip
1 garlic clove, peeled and minced, or 1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 cans (3-3/4 ounces each) smoked oysters, well-drained and chopped
3 cups chopped pecans, divided
3 tablespoons chili powder
Minced fresh parsley

Steps:

In mixer bowl, combine the cheese, steak sauce, Miracle Whip, garlic and onion. Stir in oysters and 1 cup of pecans. Shape into two 9-in. logs. Roll logs in mixture of chili powder, remaining pecans and parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 117 calories, Fat 12g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 62mg sodium, Carbohydrate 3g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.