Appetizer Recipe: Bacon and Cheese Log

Bacon and Cheese Log

Ingredients:

• 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
• 1/4 cup butter, softened
• 12 slices (about 1/2 pound) bacon, cooked crisp and crumbled
• 2 green onions, thinly sliced
• 1 (6 or 8-ounce) jar process Wisconsin Cheddar cheese spread
• 1/2 cup finely chopped pecans
• Snipped parsley

Procedures:

1. Beat together cream cheese and butter until smooth. Add bacon and green onions, mixing until thoroughly blended.
2. Shape into a log about 8-inches long, cover and refrigerate overnight.
3. Coat log with cheese spread. Roll in pecans and garnish with snipped parsley. Chill.
4. Serve with lightly salted crackers.

Makes 12 servings.