Chili Cheese Log Recipes

Steps:

• In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, salsa and chili seasoning mix. Mix until well combined, then shape it into a log or ball. Cover the prepared ball or log with chopped pecans, then with the cheese. Refrigerate the log until you are ready to serve it.

Steps:

• Put everything except the chili powder into a mixing bowl and beat until soft and smooth.
• Roll into two rolls, making the diameter of each roll a bit smaller than a round cracker.
• Sprinkle wax paper liberally with chili powder and roll each log to coat well.
• Wrap in wax paper and refrigerate for 3 or 4 days for best flavour.
• Serve with a cheese knife and assorted crackers. Freezes well.

Steps:

• Place velveeta cheese and cream cheese in large bowl, let come to room temperature.
• Mix cheeses well.
• Add nuts, garlic powder and salt. Mix well.
• Shape into a ball or log, roll in chili powder.
• Wrap in foil and chill until firm.
• Serve with crackers.

Steps:

• Let the cheeses stand on the counter until they're really soft.
• Mix cheese with garlic powder and pecans.
• Roll into a ball or a log, and coat with chili powder. Chill and serve with crackers.

Steps:

• For the chili: Heat the oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring frequently, until soft and translucent, about 8 minutes. Add the beef and garlic and cook, stirring and breaking up into smaller pieces with a wooden spoon, until the meat is brown and cooked through, about 5 minutes. Add the chili powder, cayenne, cumin, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper and cook, stirring, until well combined, about 1 minute.
• Add the tomatoes, tomato paste and 1/2 cup water to the pot. Stir well and bring to a boil. Lower the heat to medium-low and simmer, uncovered and stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened, about 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper and keep warm.
• For the chili dogs: Preheat a grill or large grill pan to medium. Grill the hot dogs according to the package directions until grill marks appear and the hot dogs are warmed through, about 5 minutes. Working in batches, if necessary, grill the cut side of the buns until golden and toasted, about 1 minute. Build the hot dogs and top each with about 1/4 cup of chili spooned down the length of the hot dog. Sprinkle each with some cheese and serve with ketchup and mustard.

Steps:

• Microwave cheeses to soften.
• Mix all ingredients together in large bowl, and chill till set.
• Mold into log shape.
• Roll the log in more chopped nuts.
• Chill again until firm.

Steps:

• Beat chili seasoning, cream cheese and salsa together.
• Shape into a log. Top with chopped nuts and shredded Monterey Jack cheese.
• Chill until firm. Serve with crackers and vegetables.

Steps:

• In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, salsa and chili seasoning mix. Mix until well combined, then shape it into a log or ball. Cover the prepared ball or log with chopped pecans, then with the cheese. Refrigerate the log until you are ready to serve it.

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, cook the beef, onions and garlic until meat is no longer pink, breaking meat into crumbles; drain. Stir in the tomatoes, chiles and pepper; bring to a boil. , Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10-15 minutes. Stir in cheese until melted. Serve immediately. If desired, top with sour cream, jalapenos, tomatoes and cilantro. , Freeze option: Freeze cooled chili in freezer containers; it may be frozen for up to 3 months. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally; add a little broth or water if necessary.