Robust Cheddar, Feta And Walnut Cheese Log

Total Time: 1 hr Cook Time: 1 hr

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 8 ounces grated cheddar cheese
• 8 ounces cream cheese
• 4 ounces crumbled feta cheese
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
• 1 cup choppped walnuts, toasted, divided
• 2 tablespoons capers, drained
• 2 tablespoons chopped roasted and peeled red bell peppers
• 2 tablespoons gin (optional) or 2 tablespoons vodka (optional)
• 1 pinch cayenne pepper

Recipe

• 1 combine cheddar cheese, cream cheese, feta cheese, garlic, salt and pepper sauce; mix until blended and smooth. add 1/2 cup walnuts, capers, bell pepper and gin, if desired. continue to mix until ingredients are incorporated and evenly blended. mixture will be easier to shape if refrigerated 2-3 hours before forming.
• 2 add cayenne pepper to remaining 1/2 cup walnuts and toss to coat. spread nuts on sheet of waxed paper.
• 3 with damp hands, divide cheese mixture in half. pat and press each half into log about 5 inches long and 2 inches wide or into ball about 3 inches across. (shape does not need to be perfect.).
• 4 roll eah log or ball in walnuts, patting coating in firmly. wrap in plastic wrap and chill until ready to serve.