Caramelized Onion and Cheese Log Recipe

Name: Caramelized Onion and Cheese Log
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1 ½ cups finely chopped onions; 2 (8 ounce) packages chive & onion cream cheese, softened; 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese; 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese; 4 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley; ¼ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper; ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper; ⅔ cup chopped fresh parsley; ⅔ cup finely chopped pecans or ⅔ cup walnuts; water crackers (recipe #22633) or rye cocktail bread (recipe #22633) or pumpernickel cocktail bread (recipe #22633) or toasted pita bread, wedges (Crummy Mushrooms)

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 ½ cups finely chopped onions
2 (8 ounce) packages chive & onion cream cheese, softened
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
4 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
¼ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
⅔ cup chopped fresh parsley
⅔ cup finely chopped pecans or ⅔ cup walnuts
water crackers (recipe #22633) or rye cocktail bread (recipe #22633) or pumpernickel cocktail bread (recipe #22633) or toasted pita bread, wedges (Crummy Mushrooms)

1
Melt butter in 8-inch skillet till sizzling.
2
Cook onions over med-heat, stirring occasionally, until golden brown about 10 to 14 minutes.
3
Set aside and cool completely.
4
Stir cream cheese in medium size bowl, until the cream cheese is smooth.
5
Add onions, both Cheddar cheese's, black pepper & cayenne pepper, and fresh parsley.
6
Spoon cheese mixture into 10-inch logs.
7
In a small bowl combine parsley and nuts.
8
Then roll 10-inch logs in the mixture & coat well.
9
Wrap in plastic wrap; refrigerate at least 2 hours.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, 1 ½ cups finely chopped onions, 2 (8 ounce) packages chive & onion cream cheese, softened, 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, and more.

Yes, Caramelized Onion and Cheese Log falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Caramelized Onion and Cheese Log

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