Rita's Christmas Cheese Logs

Add festive flair to your holiday table with Rita's Christmas Cheese Logs—a savory and sweet appetizer bursting with flavor and holiday cheer. This easy, no-bake recipe combines creamy cream cheese, sharp cheddar, and a hint of Worcestershire for a rich and tangy base, perfectly seasoned with garlic, onion, and paprika. Each log is elegantly coated in a vibrant mix of chopped pecans, fresh parsley, and dried cranberries for an irresistible crunch and a pop of color. Ready in just 15 minutes of prep and chilled to perfection, these make-ahead cheese logs are ideal for entertaining. Serve with crackers, crusty bread, or crisp veggies for a versatile holiday appetizer that will wow your guests. Perfect for Christmas parties and celebrations, this dish effortlessly combines simplicity with sophistication.

Nutriscore Rating: 50/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 16 oz Cream cheese
• 8 oz Sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tsp Garlic powder
• 1 tsp Onion powder
• 0.5 tsp Paprika
• 1 cup Chopped pecans
• 0.25 cup Chopped fresh parsley
• 0.5 cup Chopped dried cranberries

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese and shredded sharp cheddar cheese. Mix with a hand mixer or wooden spoon until smooth and well blended.

Step 2

Add the Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika to the cheese mixture. Stir until all the spices are evenly incorporated.

Step 3

Divide the cheese mixture into two equal portions. Shape each portion into a log about 6-7 inches long. Wrap each log tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or until firm.

Step 4

While the cheese logs are chilling, prepare the coating. In a shallow dish, combine the chopped pecans, parsley, and dried cranberries. Mix well to combine.

Step 5

Once the cheese logs are firm, remove them from the plastic wrap. Roll each log in the pecan, parsley, and cranberry mixture, pressing gently to ensure the coating adheres evenly.

Step 6

Transfer the coated cheese logs to a serving platter. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to serve.

Step 7

Serve the cheese logs with crackers, fresh bread, or vegetables. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(933.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3556.0

Total Fat 312.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 147.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6.7g
Cholesterol 701.1mg	0%
Sodium 3117.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 124.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 17.7g	0%
Total Sugars 81.8g
Protein 97.2g	0%

Vitamin D 48.6IU	0%
Calcium 2266.0mg	0%
Iron 8.9mg	0%
Potassium 1874.7mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 76.0%

Protein: 10.5%

Carbs: 13.5%