Recipe: Cheddar Bacon Log (appetizer)

Cheddar Bacon Log
Source: Michigan Dept. of Agriculture

1 (8 ounce) package Michigan cream cheese, softened
3 tablespoons mayonnaise
1/8 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
3 drops hot pepper sauce
1/4 cup crisply cooked Michigan bacon, crumbled
2 cups shredded Michigan cheddar cheese
2 tablespoons sliced Michigan green onions
1 cup toasted, chopped pecans

Combine cream cheese, mayonnaise, Worcestershire sauce and hot pepper sauce in large mixer bowl. Beat at medium speed, scraping bowl often, until smooth (1 to 2 minutes). Stir in bacon, cheese and green onions by hand. Cover; refrigerate at least 2 hours.

Form cheese mixture into log shape or cheese ball; roll in pecans to coat. Wrap in plastic food wrap; refrigerate until well chilled (at least 2 hours). Serve with crackers.