Best 8 Addictive Cheese Logs Recipes

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**Indulge in a Delightful Journey of Appetizing Cheese Logs: A Culinary Symphony of Flavors**

Prepare to embark on a tantalizing culinary adventure with our exquisite cheese logs, a symphony of flavors that will awaken your taste buds and leave you craving more. These delightful treats are not just any ordinary appetizers; they are culinary masterpieces, each bursting with unique characteristics and textures that will elevate your next gathering or party. From the classic charm of our Bacon Cheddar Cheese Logs to the tangy zest of our Herb and Garlic Cheese Logs, and the creamy decadence of our Spinach and Artichoke Cheese Logs, our collection caters to every palate. So, gather your ingredients, don your aprons, and let's embark on a delightful journey of cheese log creation!

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

THREE-CHEESE LOGS



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Chopped walnuts add a bit of crunch to creamy cheese logs that you can assemble in 15 minutes.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Appetizer

Time 2h15m

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon ground mustard
2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese (8 oz)
1/2 cup crumbled Stilton cheese
1/2 cup chopped drained roasted red bell peppers (from 7-oz jar)
1/4 cup chopped fresh chives
1/2 cup finely chopped walnuts or pecans
1 large apple, sliced
Assorted crackers

Steps:

  • In large bowl, stir cream cheese, Worcestershire sauce and mustard until blended. Stir in Cheddar and Stilton cheeses, bell peppers and chives.
  • Divide cheese mixture in half. Shape each half into a log. Roll logs in walnuts. Wrap each log separately in plastic wrap or waxed paper. Refrigerate about 2 hours or until firm.
  • Place cheese logs on serving platter. Serve with apple slices and crackers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 150, Carbohydrate 5 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 190 mg, Sugar 2 g, TransFat 1/2 g

A TRIO OF CHEESE LOGS



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 1h30m

Yield 12 servings per cheese log

Number Of Ingredients 10

Three 8-ounce packages cream cheese, at room temperature
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon ground white pepper
1 1/2 cups shredded pizza blend cheese
1/4 cup smoked paprika
2 cups shredded Cheddar Jack cheese
1/3 cup dried parsley
2 cups shredded extra-sharp Cheddar
6 whole pecans plus 1/3 cup chopped pecans
Crackers, for serving

Steps:

  • Put the cream cheese in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Add the garlic and white pepper and mix until well combined. Divide the mixture into 3 even portions; return one portion to the mixer.
  • For the pizza cheese log: Add the pizza blend cheese to the cream cheese mixture and mix well until combined. Remove to a work surface and roll into a log with your palms. (The mixture should be slightly sticky but thick enough to easily roll.) Put the smoked paprika on a shallow dish; roll the log in the paprika until completely coated. Roll the cheese log in a sheet of plastic wrap and refrigerate until firm, about 1 hour. Clean the mixer bowl and paddle.
  • For the Cheddar Jack and parsley cheese log: Put a second portion of the cream cheese mixture in the mixer bowl. Add the Cheddar Jack cheese and mix well. Remove to a work surface and roll into a log with your palms. Put the dried parsley on a shallow dish and roll the cheese log in the parsley until completely coated. Roll the cheese log in a sheet of plastic wrap and refrigerate until firm, about 1 hour. Clean the mixer bowl and paddle.
  • For the sharp Cheddar pecan cheese log: Put the last portion of the cream cheese mixture in the mixer bowl and add the extra-sharp Cheddar. Mix well. Remove to a work surface and roll into a log with your palms. Place the whole pecans down the length of the cheese log. Put the chopped pecans on a shallow dish, then roll the log in the pecans. Use your fingers to press the pecans more firmly into the cheese. Roll the cheese log in a sheet of plastic wrap and refrigerate until firm, about 1 hour.
  • Unwrap the cheese logs and present on a large platter surrounded by plenty of crackers and cheese knives for easy self-service.

ADDICTIVE CHEESE LOGS



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I have done my best to replicate the cheese logs that were made by a long-gone relative. This person used Kraft Old English sharp cheddar cheese that used to be sold in blocks like Velveeta. Now I can only find it as a "cheese spread" in small 5 ounce glass jars. Any sharp Cheddar should work as well. I used to sneak one out of...

Provided by Cindy Talley

Categories     Cheese Appetizers

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 6

16 oz philadelphia cream cheese, softened
16 oz velveeta cheese, cubed
16 oz sharp cheddar cheese, cubed
1 clove garlic, minced
1 c finely chopped pecans (or walnuts)
1 pkg ground paprika

Steps:

  • 1. Place cheeses into a large mixing bowl to soften. Add minced garlic and turn mixer on. Mix on slow speed until cheeses are completely blended.
  • 2. Add finely chopped nuts, and mix well. Take a good length of waxed paper and pour a thick line of paprika in the center.
  • 3. This is the MESSY part! Using food service gloves, take a large handful of the cheese mixture and form into a log about 1 inch in diameter and 8 inches long (depending on your hand size - mine are large). Place on top of the paprika and roll back and forth until the log is completely covered in the paprika.
  • 4. Wrap log in plastic wrap tightly, then place into a freezer container or wrap again in aluminum foil. These can be frozen for several months, or placed in refrigerator to firm up.
  • 5. To serve, unwrap frozen or chilled log and place on serving plate. Surround with your favorite crackers and stand back! It will disappear very quickly!

EAST INDIAN CHEESE LOGS



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This is exotic with the flavors of mango chutney, curry powder, coconut, and peanuts! Prep time includes chilling time.

Provided by Sharon123

Categories     Asian

Time 6h

Yield 2 12inch logs

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
1 cup cottage cheese
1 teaspoon curry powder
1 cup finely chopped green onion
1 cup dry-roasted unsalted peanuts, coarsely chopped
1 cup golden raisin
1/2 cup flaked coconut
3/4 cup mango chutney
1/4 cup flaked coconut, toasted (optional)
mango, slices (optional)

Steps:

  • Combine first 3 ingredients in a large mixing bowl; beat at medium speed of an electric mixer until smooth.
  • Add green onions and next 3 ingredients; beat at low speed until mixed well.
  • Stir in chutney.
  • Cover and chill slightly.
  • Divide cheese mixture in half; shape each portion into a 12-inch log.
  • Wrap in wax paper, and chill 6 hours or until firm.
  • Place cheese logs on a serving tray; if desired, garnish with toasted coconut and mango slices.
  • Serve with toasted pita bread triangles, crackers, or apple slices.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1652.6, Fat 126.6, SaturatedFat 63.3, Cholesterol 265.2, Sodium 1165.5, Carbohydrate 95.3, Fiber 11.2, Sugar 55.9, Protein 51.6

PECAN CHEESE LOGS



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Monterey Jack, Colby and cream cheese come together with seasonings to create these logs that everyone will enjoy. Roll them in toasty pecans for the perfect finishing touch. -Melissa Goff, Burkburnett, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 25m

Yield 2 logs (12 servings each).

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
2 cups shredded Colby cheese
2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
2 cups chopped pecans, toasted
Butter-flavored crackers

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Stir in the shredded cheeses, mayonnaise, garlic powder, onion powder and Worcestershire sauce. Shape mixture into two logs, about 6 in. long. Roll in pecans, pressing down gently., Wrap each in plastic wrap; refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight. Serve with crackers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 189 calories, Fat 18g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 29mg cholesterol, Sodium 155mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

OH-SO-EASY CHEESE LOG



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Get the party started with our Oh-So-Easy Cheese Log appetizer! Our easy cheese log is creamy and fragrant with onion soup mix and rolled in nuts.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 2h15m

Yield Makes 1-1/2 cups or 12 servings, 2 Tbsp. each.

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 pkg. (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
1 cup KRAFT Finely Shredded Italian* Five Cheese Blend
1 pkt. (1 oz.) dry onion soup mix
2 Tbsp. BREAKSTONE'S Reduced Fat or KNUDSEN Light Sour Cream
2/3 cup finely chopped pecans, toasted

Steps:

  • Mix first 4 ingredients.
  • Shape into log; wrap in plastic wrap. Refrigerate 2 hours.
  • Unwrap log; roll in nuts. Firmly press nuts into log to secure.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 150, Fat 13 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Sodium 350 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 4 g

SPICY MONTEREY JACK CHEESE LOGS



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A pair of these savory spreads makes a great holiday gift. I made these last Christmas as an appetizer before our big dinner, and I watched them disappear! You can make ahead and wrap each log in heavy-duty plastic wrap and freeze. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight. From Christmas with Southern Living 2004, recipe submitted by Charles Flournoy of Dallas, TX. Prep time is cooking time.

Provided by kitty.rock

Categories     Spreads

Time 25m

Yield 2 8-inch cheese logs, 20 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
1 (10 ounce) package extra-sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
1 (8 ounce) package monterey jack pepper cheese, shredded
1 cup chopped pecans or 1 cup walnuts, toasted
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
fresh parsley sprig

Steps:

  • Combine first 3 ingredients in a large bowl, blend well. Stir in shredded cheeses. Divide cheese mixture in half, and shape each portion into an 8-inch log.
  • Combine pecans and chopped parsley, roll logs in nut mixture. Cover and chill 8 hours (I wrapped in wax paper). Let stand 1 hour before serving.
  • Serve with a variety of crackers. Garnish if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 177.5, Fat 16, SaturatedFat 8, Cholesterol 37.5, Sodium 186, Carbohydrate 1.5, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 0.4, Protein 7.7

APPETIZER BLUE CHEESE LOGS



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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

Categories     Appetizers

Time 20m

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

Number Of Ingredients 8

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.

Tips:

  • Use high-quality cheese: The better the cheese, the better the cheese log will be. Look for cheeses that are flavorful and have a good melting quality.
  • Add-ins: Feel free to get creative with your add-ins. Some popular choices include bacon, ham, nuts, and herbs.
  • Make ahead: Cheese logs can be made ahead of time, making them a great option for parties or potlucks. Simply wrap the cheese log in plastic wrap and refrigerate for up to 3 days.
  • Serving: Cheese logs can be served with crackers, vegetables, or fruit. You can also slice them and add them to salads or sandwiches.

Conclusion:

Cheese logs are a delicious and versatile appetizer that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are easy to make and can be customized to your own taste. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy snack or appetizer, give cheese logs a try!

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