Party Cheese Log

By pattie_d

Ingredients

• 16 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 1 10-ounce package sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
• 1 tablespoon chopped red bell pepper or pimento
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped onion
• 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
• 3 teaspoons lemon juice
• dash of ground red pepper
• dash of salt
• chopped pecans , for garnish
• chopped fresh parsley for garnish

Preparation

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and cheddar cheese with an electric mixer at medium speed until well blended. Add bell pepper, onion, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, red pepper and salt; mix well. Chill for several hours or overnight.

Serve with crackers. Makes 6 servings.

Tip: to soften cream cheese, microwave in a bowl on medium (50%) for 2 minutes.