Zippy Cheese Log Recipes

CHRISTMAS APPETISER: ITALIAN CHEESE LOAF

Steps:

• Spray a loaf pan with oil then line with cling wrap with overhang.
• Mix Cheese Log ingredients together. Taste and adjust salt if needed (bear in mind saltiness of crackers you are serving with).
• Scrape into loaf pan and level surface, pressing to remove air pockets. Smaller pan = taller loaf.
• Cover with cling wrap overhang and refrigerate for 4 hours+ (up to 1 week).
• Turn out onto platter, peel off cling wrap.
• Top with sun dried tomato and pour over oil. Garnish with parsley and rosemary sprigs to give it a festive look.
• Best to serve closer to room temp than fridge cold. Serve with crackers! Knives for smearing optional - it's soft enough to scoop with crackers.

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.

ZIPPY MACARONI AND CHEESE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°. Cook macaroni according to package directions; drain. Add cottage, mozzarella and cheddar cheeses; set aside., In a large saucepan, combine cornstarch and milk until smooth. Stir in onion, green pepper, mustard, salt and pepper flakes. Bring to a boil; cook and stir 2 minutes or until thickened. Pour over macaroni mixture; gently stir to coat., Transfer to a greased 2-qt. baking dish. Combine cornflakes and butter; sprinkle over top. Bake, uncovered, 25-30 minutes or until bubbly and the top is golden brown.

ZIPPY CHEESE CAULIFLOWER

Steps:

• Steam the cauliflower until just slightly underdone.
• While the cauliflower is cooking, mix the mayonnaise and mustard together.
• When the cauliflower is done, transfer it to a microwave-safe dish and spread the mustard-mayonnaise over it.
• Cover with cheese.
• Microwave for 2-3 minutes, until the cheese melts.
• Or, if whatever else you're cooking isn't done yet, you can just cover the cauliflower and lets its heat melt the cheese until you're ready to serve.

ZIPPY PEACH SPREAD

Steps:

• Place cream cheese on a serving plate. In a small bowl, combine the preserves, horseradish, mustard and pepper; pour over cream cheese. Serve with crackers.

ZIPPY CHEESE SAUCE

Steps:

• Melt butter in a large saucepan over low heat.
• Blend in flour, salt, pepper, cayenne and mustard.
• Stir constantly for one minute until well mixed. Remove from heat and gradually stir in milk.
• Return to heat and cook over medium high heat until thick and bubbly. Stir frequently.
• Mix in cheese and stir until melted. Remove from heat, cover to keep warm until serving.

ZIPPY CHEESE SPREAD

Steps:

• In medium size mixing bowl, combine cheddar cheese, cream cheese, hot pepper sauce and Worcestershire sauce until well blended.
• Gradually stir in salsa, blending thoroughly.
• Chill several hours before serving.

ZIPPY CALZONES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°. Unroll pizza crust; roll into a 12-in. square. Cut into four 6-in. squares. Sprinkle 2 tablespoons mozzarella cheese over half of each square to within 1/2 in. of edges. Top with eight slices pepperoni and 3 tablespoons cottage cheese., Combine pepper and onion; place 1/4 cup mixture on each square; top with 2 tablespoons mozzarella cheese. Fold dough over filling; press edges with a fork to seal., Transfer to a lightly greased baking sheet. Bake 13-18 minutes or until golden brown.

ZIPPY EGG CASSEROLE

Steps:

• In a large skillet, cook sausage over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Place the croutons in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Sprinkle with cheeses and sausage. , In a large bowl, whisk the remaining ingredients; pour over the casserole. Cover and refrigerate overnight., Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.