Nutty Cheese Log

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kraft

Guests will enjoy this cheesy, pecan-coated appetizer flavored with Dijon mustard, orange flavor drink mix, garlic powder and hot pepper sauce.

time

prep:

15 min

total:

3 hr 15 min

servings

total:

2 cups spread or 16 servings, 2 Tbsp. each

What You Need

1/2

lb. (8 oz.) VELVEETA®, cut into 1/2-inch cubes

pkg. (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened

Tbsp. TANG Orange Flavor Drink Mix

tsp. GREY POUPON Dijon Mustard

1/2

tsp. hot pepper sauce

1/4

tsp. garlic powder

3/4

cup chopped PLANTERS Pecans, toasted

PROCESS all ingredients except nuts in food processor until well blended.

ROLL into 10-inch log on large sheet of plastic wrap; wrap tightly with plastic wrap.

REFRIGERATE 3 hours or until firm. Unwrap cheese log; roll in nuts until evenly coated.

Variation

Prepare using 2% Milk VELVEETA and PHILADELPHIA Neufchatel Cheese.

Special Extra

Serve with assorted NABISCO Crackers or spread into the hollowed sides of celery sticks.

Size-Wise

Enjoy your favorite foods while keeping portion size in mind.

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