Cheddar Bacon Log

Cheese logs are always a party favorite.

Recipe Ingredients:

1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
Few drops red pepper sauce
2 cups (8 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese
4 slices crisply cooked bacon
2 medium green onions, sliced
1 cup finely chopped pecans, toasted*
Assorted crackers

Cooking Directions:

1. Beat cream cheese, mayonnaise, Worcestershire sauce and hot pepper sauce in large mixing bowl at medium speed, until well blended. Stir in cheese, bacon and green onions. Cover and refrigerate for a minimum of 2 hours.
2. Form cheese mixture into a log (or ball) shape and roll in the chopped pecans to coat. Wrap in plastic food wrap and refrigerate until ready to serve.
3. Serve with crackers.

Makes 1 cheese log.

*Toast pecans in a heavy skillet over medium-low heat,, stirring constantly, until nuts are golden and fragrant.