Appetizer Blue Cheese Logs

  Appetizers

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.

Appetizer Blue Cheese Logs

Average Rating: 5

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 15 min. Cook: 5 min. + chilling
YIELD: 2 cheese logs (1-1/4 cups).

Ingredients

  • 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

Instructions

  • 1. Beat cream cheese until smooth. Fold in cheddar and blue cheeses. Refrigerate, covered, at least 2 hours.
  • 2. 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

2 tablespoons: 196 calories, 19g fat (9g saturated fat), 45mg cholesterol, 243mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 6g protein.

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