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Ingredients
- 3 cups shredded sharp white Cheddar cheese
- 2 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried dill
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 cups coarsely chopped roasted and salted pistachios
Preparation
Step 1
In a large bowl, beat Cheddar cheese, cream cheese, butter, garlic, basil, thyme, dill, and pepper at medium speed with a mixer until combined. Spoon mixture onto a sheet of heavy-duty plastic wrap, and form mixture into a 10" by 3" rectangle. Wrap tightly, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or up to 2 days.
Unwrap log, and press pistachios onto sides of log to cover. Serve with crackers.
To freeze ahead, place wrapped log in freezer, and freeze up to 1 month.
Remove from freezer, and let stand at room temperature for 1 hour. Press pistachios onto sides of log as directed.