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 ==
 * 1) 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.
 * 2) Divide into three mounds. Roll into a log about 2 inches in diameter.
 * 3) Roll each log with chili powder, parsley, and pecans. Refrigerate or freeze several hours before serving.
 * 4) Slice 2 inches thick and serve with crackers, if desired.

contributed by

 * Catsrecipes Y-Group