Blue Cheese Log Recipes

BLUE CHEESE CHEESE LOG

Steps:

• Cut the bacon into 1/2-inch pieces and place in a cold skillet with 1/2 cup water. Turn the heat to high and cook, stirring occasionally, until the water has evaporated and the bacon bits are crispy. Pour the contents of the skillet into a bowl, reserving 2 tablespoons bacon grease in the skillet. Reduce the heat to medium, then add the onion and a pinch of salt and cook, stirring occasionally, until deep golden brown, 7 to 10 minutes. Turn off the heat and allow to cool completely.
• Combine the cream cheese, blue cheese, Swiss cheese, chopped dates, port wine and onions in a food processor and pulse until smooth.
• Lay two 18-inch pieces of plastic wrap side by side on the counter, overlapping by about 1 inch. Use a rubber spatula to scoop the cheese mixture into the center. Wet your hands slightly and shape into a rough log, then wrap firmly in plastic and roll a bit to firm up the shape. Twist the ends tightly closed and place in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
• Meanwhile, return the bacon and grease to the skillet over medium-low heat. Add the pecans and cook, stirring, until they become fragrant, then stir in a pinch of salt and remove from heat. Let cool completely.
• Transfer the bacon/pecan mixture to a plate. Unwrap the cheese log and roll it in the bacon/pecan mixture to coat, pressing well to make the coating stick. Serve with crackers and mini toasts.

APPETIZER BLUE CHEESE LOGS

Steps:

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

BLUE CHEESE AND WALNUT CRACKERS

Steps:

• In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream the butter and Stilton together for 1 minute, or until smooth. With the mixer on low speed, add the flour, salt and pepper and mix until it's in large crumbles, about 1 minute. Add 1 tablespoon of water and mix until combined.
• Dump the dough onto a floured board, press it into a ball, and roll into a 12-inch long log. Brush the log completely with the egg wash. Spread the walnuts in a square on a cutting board and roll the log back and forth in the walnuts, pressing lightly, and distributing them evenly on the outside of the log. Wrap in plastic and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or for up to 4 days.
• Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• Cut the log 3/8ths-inch thick with a small, sharp knife and place the crackers on a sheet pan lined with parchment paper. Bake for 22 minutes until very lightly browned. Rotate the pan once during baking. Cool and serve at room temperature.

BLUE CHEESE LOG

Steps:

• Combine softened cheeses, butter and brandy in a bowl until well combined. Set aside.
• Cut off a large piece of plastic wrap. Sprinkle the parsley and poppy seed on top of it.
• Shape the cheese mixture into a log, and roll on top of the parsley/poppy seed mixture to coat completely, using the plastic wrap to help you roll.
• Wrap the coated log tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate 8 hours or overnight for flavors to blend.
• Garnish as desired and serve with crackers.

BLUE CHEESE LOG

Steps:

• 1. Beat first 5 ingredients at medium speed with an electric mixer until well combined. Cover tightly, and chill at least an hour or until firm enough to handle. (Can chill up to 3 days.) 2. Roll cheese mixture into 2 logs and then roll completely in the bacon bits. Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve. If chilled, let stand 30 minutes before serving. 3. Serve with apple and pear slices, grapes and crackers. (I like the cracked pepper water table crackers.)

BLUE CHEESE LOGS

Steps:

• Place first 6 ingredients in food processor. Pulse 1-2 minutes. Scraping down sides twice.
• Mix together cheese mixture, 1 cup of pecans and 1/2 cup parsley. Cover and chill for 1 hour.
• Shape cheese mixture into 4 7"long logs using saran wrap or wax paper.
• Combine remaining pecans and parsley on work space. Roll logs in pecan parsley mixture. Cover and chill. Serve with crackers!

OH-SO-EASY CHEESE LOG

Steps:

• Mix first 4 ingredients.
• Shape into log; wrap in plastic wrap. Refrigerate 2 hours.
• Unwrap log; roll in nuts. Firmly press nuts into log to secure.

BLUE CHEESE LOG

Steps:

• At least 2 days or up to 1 week before serving:1. In a large mixer bowl at medium speed, beat cream cheese, mayonnaise, onion, Worcestershire sauce, celery seeds and pepper until well blended. Add cheeses and beat at low speed until well blended.2. Shape into two logs. Roll in walnuts. Wrap and chill at least 48 hours or until ready to serve.

BLUE CHEESE LOG

Steps:

• Bring Cream Cheese to room temperature. Blend with electric mixter until smooth.
• Stir in 1 cup of nuts and ripe olives.
• Spread remaining nuts on waxed paper.
• Flour hands lightly and shape mixture into one log or two short logs. Roll in nuts until well coated.
• Wrap in plastic and refrigerate overnight. Freezes well.