SMOKY SESAME CHEESE LOG

Smoky Sesame Cheese Log image

"We love the bacon flavor in this cheesy mixture. Served with wheat or sesame crackers. Served with wheat or sesame crackers, it's yummy!" relates Katie Sloan from Charlotte, North Carolina.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Appetizers

Time 15m

Yield 1 cheese log.

Number Of Ingredients 11

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Ingredients

2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1/2 cup crumbled cooked bacon
2 tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon Liquid Smoke,optional
TOPPING:
1/2 cup crumbled cooked bacon
1/2 cup sesame seeds, toasted
1 tablespoon minced chives
Assorted fresh vegetables or crackers

Steps:

In a large bowl, beat the first five ingredients until blended. Add Liquid Smoke if desired. Shape mixture into a log. Cover and refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight. , For topping, combine the bacon, sesame seeds and chives; roll cheese log in topping. Serve with vegetables or crackers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 143 calories, Fat 13g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 34mg cholesterol, Sodium 317mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 6g protein.