Shelly's Recipe

BLUE CHEESE LOGS

Category: Cheese

2 (8-oz) pkg cream cheese, softened
8 oz sharp Cheddar cheese, cubed
2 (4-oz) pkg crumbled blue cheese
1/2 small onion, diced
1 1/2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
1/2 tsp ground red pepper
2 cups finely chopped pecans, toasted and divided
2 cups finely chopped fresh parsley, divided
Crackers

Process cream cheese and next 5 ingredients in a food processor 1 to 2 minutes until combined, stopping to scrape down sides. Stir together cheese mixture, 1 cup pecans, and 1/2 cup parsley. Cover and chill 1 hour. Shape cheese mixture into 4 (7-inch) logs.

Combine remaining 1 cup pecans and 1 1/2 cups parsley. Roll logs in parsley mixture; cover and chill until ready to serve. Serve with crackers.

Note: Cheese logs may be prepared ahead and frozen, if desired. Thaw in refrigerator overnight. Yield: Makes about 24 appetizer servings