Using the whole packet of onion soup mix is overpowering! Three suggestions: (1) cut that amount to only 1 teaspoon of the mix; (2) leave out the soup mix, use cheddar cheese instead of the three cheese blend, and add 4-5 drops of Tabasco; Sauce; and, (3) divide the log in two parts: roll one in the chopped pecans, the other in chili powder. This recipe is one I have made many times. It is delicious!