Herb-and-Nut Cream Cheese Log

Name: Herb-and-Nut Cream Cheese Log
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 12
Ingredients: 1 pkg. brick cream cheese, softened; ⅓ cup grated Parmesan cheese; ½ cup pecans, divided; ¼ cup fresh parsley; RITZ Crackers

Why buy a fancy cheese spread for your party when you can make your own in just 10 minutes with our delicious - and easy - cheese log coated with herbs and nuts.

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Makes 12 servings, 2 Tbsp. cheese spread and 5 crackers each.

Ingredient list

1 pkg. (8 oz.) brick cream cheese, softened
⅓ cup grated Parmesan cheese
½ cup finely chopped toasted pecans, divided
¼ cup finely chopped fresh parsley
RITZ Crackers

Directions

Mix cream cheese, Parmesan and 1/4 cup nuts until blended.

Shape into 8-inch log.

Roll in combined remaining nuts and parsley; press gently into log to secure.

Serve with crackers.

Recipe Tips

Variation
Prepare using Neufchatel cheese and RITZ Reduced Fat Crackers.
How to Toast the Pecans
Spread nuts into single layer in shallow pan. Bake in 350°F oven 10 to 15 min. or until golden brown, stirring occasionally.
How to Wrap for Gift-Giving
Place cheese log and small knife on decorative platter or cutting board. Wrap with colorful food wrap and ribbons. After serving the cheese log at the holiday party, the hostess will have a lovely gift to remember the occasion by!