Holiday Cheese Logs Bacon Recipes

HOLIDAY BACON APPETIZERS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F.
• Lay the crackers face up on a large rack over a baking sheet (or broiler pan). Scoop about 1 teaspoon of the grated Parmesan onto each cracker. Cut the package of bacon in half (or cut pieces individually) and carefully, so the cheese doesn't fall off, wrap each cheese covered cracker with one half piece of bacon, completely covering the cracker. It should fit snugly around the cracker, but not be pulled too taut. Place the bacon-wrapped crackers onto the rack. Place the baking sheet in the oven for about 2 hours. Serve immediately or at room temperature!

GARLIC-BACON CHEESE LOG

Steps:

• 1. Combine first 6 ingredients; mix well, shape into a log.
• 2. Refrigerate for 1 hour. Combine pecans and parsley; Roll log into pecan mixture. Chill and serve.

PECAN CHEESE LOGS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Stir in the shredded cheeses, mayonnaise, garlic powder, onion powder and Worcestershire sauce. Shape mixture into two logs, about 6 in. long. Roll in pecans, pressing down gently., Wrap each in plastic wrap; refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight. Serve with crackers.

BACON-CHEESE LOG

Steps:

• In a small mixer bowl at low speed, beat cheeses for 3 minutes.Add bacon, green onion and optional red pepper. Beat until well blended. Cover and chill at least 2 hours.On a sheet of waxed paper, form into a 6-inch log. Remove wrap. Place on a cheese board or serving plate. Garnish with green onions and olives. Serve with crackers.