Recipe for cooking pecan cheese log

Starters and Snacks :: Cheese Balls

Pecan Cheese Log

2 lb. shredded Cheddar cheese
1 Tbsp. minced garlic
16 oz. softened cream cheese
3 1/2 C. pecan pieces, divided
Chili powder
Assorted crackers

Mix together cheese, garlic and cream cheese in a bowl; mix well. Stir in 2 C. pecans. Shape into 4 logs, 1 in. in diameter and 12 in. long. Chop remaining pecans. Roll each log in chili powder and chopped pecans. Wrap each log in wax paper and cover with foil. Refrigerate overnight to blend flavors.

Slice in desired thickness and serve with crackers.

Makes approximately 4 logs.