Cheese Log
Prep Time 10 minutes minutes
Total Time 10 minutes minutes
Servings 12 Servings
Calories 196kcal
- 12 Slices Bacon cooked + crumbled (divided)
- 1/2 Cup Chives diced (divided)
- 8 Ounces Cream Cheese room temp
- 1 Teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 1/2 Teaspoon Ground Pepper
- 1 Teaspoon Tabasco
- 1 Cup Sharp Cheddar Cheese shredded
Combine. In a medium bowl, add softened cream cheese (8 ounces), garlic powder (1 teaspoon), salt (1/4 teaspoon), ground pepper (1/2 teaspoon), and tabasco (1 teaspoon). Combine using an electric mixer until creamy. Use a rubber spatula to stir in shredded cheddar (1 cup), half the chives, and half the bacon until well incorporated. Taste and adjust salt and seasoning to your liking (all bacon + cheddar will have a different level of saltiness).
Shape. Place a long piece of plastic wrap on a clean counter. Place cheese in the center of the plastic wrap and use wet hands to shape it into a log. Wrap the log in plastic wrap, and roll it back and forth on your counter to smooth out the edges.
Coat. Toss to combine the remaining bacon and chives on a large plate. Remove plastic from the cheese, and roll the cheese on the bacon and chives plate, pressing to adhere along the edges.
Enjoy! Cheese log can be served with crackers immediately but is best when it’s able to firm up slightly -- about 1 hour in the fridge will do. Enjoy!
Calories: 196kcal | Total Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 18g | Sodium: 370mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Net Carbs: 0g
Delicious recipe from Lindsey Hyland // www.thelittlepine.com