Instructions
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1Sandwich the processed cheese between two layers of plastic wrap and roll the cheese flat
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2Repeat process with the cream cheese, cutting the cream cheese into smaller blocks if needed
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3Spread pimentos and Roasted Hatch Green Chile on the cheese layers
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4Using the plastic wrap below the cheese layers, roll the cheese layers into a log
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5Refrigerate overnight
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6Serve with crackers
A holiday favorite with a New Mexican twist! This Cheese Log combines creamy cheeses with roasted Hatch Green Chile and pimentos for an elegant appetizer that's perfect for any gathering.
This recipe is an adaptation of a family recipe we always served at the holidays. It was made with pimentos and green onions, but I thought Roasted Hatch Green Chile would make it even better. I was not wrong! The addition of that roasted chile brings a subtle warmth and authentic New Mexican flavor that takes this classic appetizer to a whole new level.
What I love most about this Cheese Log is how easy it is to make ahead. You can prepare it the night before your party and just pull it out of the fridge when guests arrive. It's the kind of dish that looks impressive on the table—elegant and colorful—but takes just minutes to put together. The combination of creamy processed cheese, soft cream cheese, and roasted Hatch Green Chile creates something that's absolutely irresistible with crackers. It's become such a staple at our gatherings that people actually ask for it by name now. Trust me, once you make it this way, you'll never go back.
