Simple Holiday Cheese Log Recipe
A delicious and easy-to-make appetizer perfect for any holiday gathering, with a rich and flavorful taste experience from cream cheese, cheddar cheese, and fresh herbs. It's a great combination of flavors and textures.
Ingredients
- 1 package softened cream cheese
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ¼ cup freshly chopped parsley
- ¼ cup freshly chopped dill
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ cup chopped walnuts or pecans
Instructions
- Combine the softened cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, parsley, dill, lemon juice, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper in a large mixing bowl.
- Mix until the ingredients are well combined and smooth.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate the mixture for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
- Use your hands to shape the mixture into a log shape, approximately 1 ½ inches in diameter and 6-8 inches long.
- If using nuts, roll the log in the chopped nuts to coat, gently pressing the nuts onto the cheese log to adhere.
- Wrap the cheese log in plastic wrap or aluminum foil and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to set.
- To serve, slice the cheese log into ½-inch thick rounds and serve with crackers, bread, or vegetables.
Notes
Best served chilled, with crackers or vegetables.