Chile-Cheese Logs

From Southern Living Magazine. If you like chipotle chile in adobo sauce, you'll love this spicy cheese log. Prep time does not include chill time.

• Ready In: 25 mins
• Yields: 2 logs

Ingredients

• 2 (8 ounce) packages light cream cheese, softened
• 1  cup cheddar cheese, shredded
• 3  green onions, finely chopped
• 3  chipotle peppers (canned in adobo sauce)
• 1  teaspoon adobo sauce
• 1⁄2 teaspoon  creole seasoning
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1⁄2 teaspoon chili powder
• 1⁄4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1⁄8 teaspoon  hot sauce
• 1⁄2 cup  toasted pecans, chopped
• 1⁄3 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
•  assorted  cracker

Directions

1. Process first 10 ingredients in a food processor until smooth, stopping to scrape down sides. Divide cheese mixture into 2 equal portions; shape each portion into an 8-inch log.
2. Combine pecans and cilantro. Roll cheese logs evenly in pecan mixture; wrap in plastic wrap. Cover and chill at least 2 hours. Serve with assorted crackers.