Make Ahead Cheese Logs Rezept

Impress your friends and family with these elegant, make-ahead cheese logs! Wrapped in colorful saran wrap, they make perfect holiday gifts. Creamy cheese, crunchy nuts, and fresh herbs create a delightful flavor combination. Plan ahead – these need at least 8 hours chilling (or up to 1 month frozen!) before serving. Optional additions like pimento and green onions elevate the flavor profile even further.

Vorbereitung 30 Min.

Kochzeit 480 Min.

Kalorien 2160.1 kcal

Eiweiß 176g

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Zutaten für Make Ahead Cheese Logs

Old Cheddar Cheese
Monterey Jack Pepper Cheese
8 ounces cream cheese (softened)
Garlic
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
Tabasco Sauce
Pimientos
Walnuts
Fresh Parsley

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Zubereitung von Make Ahead Cheese Logs

In a large bowl, combine 8 ounces cream cheese (softened), 4 ounces shredded cheddar cheese, 2 tablespoons mayonnaise, 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/4 teaspoon onion powder, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Mix until thoroughly blended.
Divide the cheese mixture in half. Shape each half into a log approximately 8 inches long.
In a separate bowl, combine 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts and 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley. Divide this mixture in half.
Roll each cheese log in the nut and parsley mixture, ensuring it's evenly coated.
Wrap each log tightly in plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least 8-24 hours to allow flavors to meld.
**To Freeze:** After chilling for 8-24 hours, wrap each log tightly in plastic wrap, then tightly in aluminum foil. Freeze for up to 1 month. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before serving.
(Optional) Finely chop 1 green onion and add to the cheese mixture in step 1.
(Optional) Stir in 1 tablespoon of pimentos, finely chopped, into the cheese mixture in step 1.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

78 g

Sugar

33g

Fat

404g

Carbs

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Wie lange dauert die Zubereitung von Make Ahead Cheese Logs?

Make Ahead Cheese Logs dauert insgesamt etwa 510 Minuten – ungefähr 30 Minuten Vorbereitung und 480 Minuten Kochzeit.

Wie viele Kalorien hat Make Ahead Cheese Logs?

Make Ahead Cheese Logs hat etwa 2160.1 Kalorien pro Portion, mit ungefähr 176 g Eiweiß, 8 g Kohlenhydraten und 303 g Fett.

Welche Zutaten brauche ich für Make Ahead Cheese Logs?

Die wichtigsten Zutaten für Make Ahead Cheese Logs sind Old Cheddar Cheese, Monterey Jack Pepper Cheese, Cream Cheese, Garlic, Worcestershire Sauce, Tabasco Sauce. Die vollständige Liste mit Mengenangaben findest du oben.