Smoky Sesame Cheese Log
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"We love the bacon flavor in this cheesy mixture. Served with wheat or sesame crackers. Served with wheat or sesame crackers, it's yummy!" relates Katie Sloan from Charlotte, North Carolina.
SERVINGS: 20
CATEGORY: Appetizer
METHOD:
TIME: Prep: 15 min. + chilling
Ingredients:
- 2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1/2 cup crumbled cooked bacon
- 2 tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon Liquid Smoke,optional
- TOPPING:
- 1/2 cup crumbled cooked bacon
- 1/2 cup sesame seeds, toasted
- 1 tablespoon minced chives
- Assorted fresh vegetables or crackers
Directions:
In a mixing bowl, combine the first five ingredients. Add Liquid Smoke if desired; mix well. Shape mixture into a log. Cover and refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight.
For topping, combine the bacon, sesame seeds and chives; roll cheese log in topping. Serve with vegetables or crackers. Yield: 1 cheese log.