Meng Cheese Logs

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• 16 ounces finely shredded or ground american cheese (not velveeta)
• 16 ounces philadelphia cream cheese, softened to room temp
• 1 teaspoon ground red pepper
• 1 cup pecans, chopped fine
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder

Recipe

• 1 blend the cheeses together in food processor until they are smooth in consistency and become one color. add the remaining indredients mix thoroughly. divide into 3 logs about 2" in diameter and place on 3 sheets of wax paper. sprinkle each log liberally with chili powder making certain that the logs are covered with it. wrap up the logs so they are air tight and place in refrigerator for at least 24 hours. slice and serve with ritz crackers.
• 2 depending on how much "heat" you like, try increasing the garlic and pepper. or you could give it a shot of texas kicker or worchestershire sauce.