Chile-Cheese Logs

Name: Chile-Cheese Logs
Prep time: 25 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 2 logs
Ingredients: 2 (8 ounce) packages light cream cheese, softened; 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded; 3 green onions, finely chopped; 3 chipotle peppers (canned in adobo sauce); 1 teaspoon adobo sauce; 1/2 teaspoon creole seasoning; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon chili powder; 1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce; 1/8 teaspoon hot sauce; 1/2 cup toasted pecans, chopped; 1/3 cup fresh cilantro, chopped; assorted cracker

Submitted by DailyInspiration

"From Southern Living Magazine. If you like chipotle chile in adobo sauce, you'll love this spicy cheese log. Prep time does not include chill time."

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Ready In:: 25mins
Ingredients:: 13
Yields:: 2 logs

ingredients

2 (8 ounce) packages light cream cheese, softened
1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
3 green onions, finely chopped
3 chipotle peppers (canned in adobo sauce)
1 teaspoon adobo sauce
¹⁄₂ teaspoon creole seasoning
¹⁄₂ teaspoon ground cumin
¹⁄₂ teaspoon chili powder
¹⁄₄ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
¹⁄₈ teaspoon hot sauce
¹⁄₂ cup toasted pecans, chopped
¹⁄₃ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
assorted cracker

directions

Process first 10 ingredients in a food processor until smooth, stopping to scrape down sides. Divide cheese mixture into 2 equal portions; shape each portion into an 8-inch log.
Combine pecans and cilantro. Roll cheese logs evenly in pecan mixture; wrap in plastic wrap. Cover and chill at least 2 hours. Serve with assorted crackers.