Garlic Cheese Roll

== Description ==
A tangy combination of authentic cheese and garlic powder is made with pecans and parsley and is great on crackers, pretzels, meat, and poultry, as it delivers a sharper aroma that it relishes then offers to the cheese and nuts.
== Ingredients ==
* 1 ¾ lb. fresh cheese (Mozzarella, Cheddar, or Swiss)
* 1 lb. processed cheese (Colby, American, or Monterey Jack)
* 3 oz. cream cheese, softened
* 1 ½ cup finely chopped pecans
* 1 teaspoon salt
* 3 tablespoons garlic powder
* 5 cloves garlic, minced, optional
* chopped, fresh parsley
* 1 teaspoon chili powder
== Directions ==
# Shred the cheese, minced garlic (optional), and processed cheese into a fresh, large bowl. Mix with cream cheese. Add pecans, salt, and garlic powder then stir.
# Divide into three mounds. Roll into a log about 2 inches in diameter.
# Roll each log with chili powder, parsley, and pecans. Refrigerate or freeze several hours before serving.
# Slice 2 inches thick and serve with crackers, if desired.
== contributed by ==
* Catsrecipes Y-Group
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