Everything Bagel Cheese Log

by Melody Thacker, in Recipes (No Comments)

This everything bagel cheese log is a classic cream cheese log recipe dressed up in today’s hottest seasoning blend, everything bagel. Cheese logs and cheese balls have been popular appetizers and party food for many years. A cheese log makes a pretty and tasty addition to your charcuterie board.

Here’s our little snack plate I made up for my husband, grandson, and myself.

Everything Bagel Cheese Log Recipe

2 8 oz packages of Cream Cheese, softened
2 teaspoons Worcestershire Sauce
8 ounces Shredded Cheddar Cheese
1/2 teaspoon Watkins Garlic Powder
1/4 teaspoon Watkins Cayenne Pepper or Watkins Smoked Paprika
1 jar Watkins Organic Everything Bagel Sesame Seasoning Blend

1. In a medium bowl mix together the cream cheese, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper until combined.
2. Stir in the cheddar cheese.
3. Form the mixture into one or two logs.
4. Spread everything bagel sesame seasoning on a plate, wax paper, parchment paper, or plastic wrap. Roll the cheese log around in the seasoning until well covered.
5. Wrap the cheese log in plastic wrap or parchment paper and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
6. Serve with assorted crackers and or crispbreads.

Tip: I find it easier to form the cheese into a log by placing the cheese mixture on a sheet of wax or parchment paper. Then use the paper to shape and roll it into a log.

What is Watkins Organic Everything Bagel Sesame Seasoning Blend? It’s a savory blend that checks off all the senses: colorful, aromatic, crunchy, and textured. It contains organic poppy seeds, organic sesame seeds, organic dehydrated minced onion, organic dehydrated minced garlic, and sea salt.

I made two cheese logs. Then I made us a little snack plate with one of the everything bagel cheese logs, crackers, pickles, and a salami rose. It’s the first time I’ve tried making a rose, it was fun and easy! My husband wasn’t as impressed as I was!