The Cheese Log is a versatile and delicious appetizer that can be served on its own, or with crackers, bread, or fresh fruit. Serve it at your next party for an easy recipe that’s sure to please!
We love appetizers in this house. More often than not you will find us putting out a charcuterie board or an appetizer spread instead of a regular meal or even a holiday feast.
Recipes like this cheese log are so easy to make and we can change up the flavors to whatever we happen to be craving at the time. I know you’ll love this as much as we do. Check it out!
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I think it all started when the hubs was still part of the FD. Holidays and parties were never set in stone because he could be called out at a moment’s notice. So we couldn’t plan for anything that required a big time commitment or that could be ruined easily.
But I have to say – I kinda love it because not only is it simple and easy – but it is adaptable to whatever we have going on. This cheese log is perfect to add to the snacks because we can have a little or a lot and then the rest we can save for another time.
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Here are some commonly asked questions
What is the best way to store leftover cheese log?
Serve immediately, or place any remaining cheese log in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 3 days. Before refrigerating, label the dish with the date. This recipe will keep for an average of 3 days when stored correctly in an airtight container.
Can this be made with other cheese?
Yes – if you want to try making this with goat cheese or adding a bit of parmesan cheese – that would be delicious as well.
More Cheesy Recipes to Try
- Mini Bacon Onion Ranch Cheese Balls
- Smoked Cream Cheese
- Pretzel Cheese Dip
- Sausage Cheese Dip
- Ham & Cheese Hot Spinach Dip
- Bacon Alfredo Cheese Cups
- Easy Cheese Ball Recipe
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Can I make this with different flavors?
You bet! You can make this cheese log using other seasonings, roll it with different nuts & dried fruits instead of bacon. The sky is the limit with this.
What to serve with this cheese log?
This cheese log goes great with everything. But here are a few of our favorite snacks to put out alongside this tasty snack.
What can I use instead of the nuts?
While I highly recommend the nuts for flavor and texture – if you have an allergy or flavor aversion that keeps you from using them, there are plenty of other options out there for you. Try rolling it in panko that has been toasted in butter, crushed pretzels, sesame seeds, crushed crackers, crushed potato chips, pepitas, or fried onions. There are so many options with this cheese log.
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Ingredients to make a Cheese Log
- cream cheese – room temperature
- shredded cheddar cheese or Colby Jack
- real crumbled bacon or freshly cooked bacon- chopped
- fried onions
- milk
- parsley or minced chives
- ranch seasoning – just the dry powder
- granulated garlic – not garlic salt
- table salt
- pepper
- chopped walnuts
- sunflower seeds
How can I make these ahead of time?
This cheese log is great to make the night before or the morning ahead of when you will be serving it. Just keep refrigerated & then add any additional garnish before putting it out to serve. We sometimes like to serve it with pepper jelly or a drizzle of honey.
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How to Make a Cheese Log
- Combine the cream cheese, cheddar cheese, bacon crumbles, fried onions, milk, parsley, ranch seasoning, granulated garlic, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Mix well until completely combined.
- Turn out onto a piece of parchment or plastic wrap.
- You can either use wet hands or fold over the parchment or plastic wrap over the cheese mixture to keep it from sticking to your hands too much. Start to shape it into a log, rolling and forming until it is mostly uniform in shape.
- Combine the chopped walnuts and sunflower seeds in a small bowl and then sprinkle the mixture onto the work surface next to the cheese log – then roll the log into the mixture. Continue this process until the entire log is coated. To make clean up easier – you can do this on top of the plastic wrap or parchment paper as well.
- Once coated – wrap tightly with plastic wrap and keep refrigerated until ready to serve.
- To serve, place on a small platter and surround it with the crackers, pretzels and veggies that you plan on serving with the spread.
How many can this serve?
This will really depend on the portions each person is taking. If it’s me – then I could eat half the log before I walk away – because it’s just that good. But in reality, if people are just taking a swipe on a cracker or two then this should be good for 10-16 people.
Can this recipe be doubled?
Absolutely! We often double this recipe if we are taking these to a potluck or having friends over for a party. The cheese logs are a hit, so if you have more than a couple of people over, make sure to make a lot. You can even put out several in different flavors!
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Products I love when making this cheese log…
This cheese log recipe is SUPER EASY and delicious – and if you’re like me, then you maybe already have some of these items on hand OR maybe you have never made a tasty cheese appetizer like this before, & you might be a bit nervous – but you’re going to love it. I have made a list below of the things I absolutely can’t live without when it comes to making this snack recipe.
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Cheese Log
Ingredients
- 4 ounces cream cheese – room temperature
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese or Colby Jack
- ¼ cup real crumbled bacon or freshly cooked bacon- chopped
- 2 tbsp fried onions
- 1 tbsp milk
- 1 tbsp parsley or minced chives
- 2 tsp ranch seasoning just the dry powder
- ¼ tsp granulated garlic not garlic salt
- pinch of table salt
- pinch of pepper
- ¼ cup chopped walnuts
- 1 tbsp sunflower seeds
Instructions
- Combine the cream cheese, cheddar cheese, bacon crumbles, fried onions, milk, parsley, ranch seasoning, granulated garlic, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Mix well until completely combined.
- Turn out onto a piece of parchment or plastic wrap.
- You can either use wet hands or fold over the parchment or plastic wrap over the cheese mixture to keep it from sticking to your hands too much. Start to shape it into a log, rolling and forming until it is mostly uniform in shape.
- Combine the chopped walnuts and sunflower seeds in a small bowl and then sprinkle the mixture onto the work surface next to the cheese log – then roll the log into the mixture. Continue this process until the entire log is coated. To make clean up easier – you can do this on top of the plastic wrap or parchment paper as well.
- Once coated – wrap tightly with plastic wrap and keep refrigerated until ready to serve.
- To serve, place on a small platter and surround it with the crackers, pretzels and veggies that you plan on serving with the spread.
Nutritional information for the recipe is provided as a courtesy and is approximate. Please double-check with your own dietary calculator for the best accuracy. We at Yummi Haus cannot guarantee the accuracy of the nutritional information given for any recipe on this site.
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