PARTY CHEESE LOG

By curly

Ingredients

• 16 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 1 10-oz pkg sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded
• 1 Tbsp chopped red bell pepper or pimiento
• 1 Tbsp finely chopped onion
• 2 tsps Worcestershire sauce
• 4 tsps 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 or pimiento, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, red pepper and salt; mix well. Chill for several hours or overnight.

Shape the cream cheese mixture into a log. Garnish with pecans and parsley.

Serve with crackers. Makes 6 servings.

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