Cousin Wendy's Cheese Roll 🧀🥜

This delightful cheese roll is a crowd-pleasing appetizer that blends creamy cheese with zesty flavors and a crunchy finish. Perfect for parties, gatherings, or a cozy night in, it's a dish that's easy to prepare and sure to impress your guests. Serve it with your favorite crisp crackers for a snack everyone will love!

Ingredients

For the cheese mixture

½ lb sharp cheese, grated
6 small packages of cream cheese, softened
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons grated onion
1 clove garlic, very finely minced
Optional: a splash of cream or milk (if needed)

For rolling

Chopped nuts (your choice, such as pecans or walnuts)

Instructions

In a mixing bowl or electric mixer, combine the grated sharp cheese and softened cream cheese. If the mixture is too stiff, add a little cream or milk to achieve a smooth consistency.

🎛️ Using an electric mixer makes it much easier to blend the ingredients thoroughly. Don't worry too much about perfect texture; the flavors will meld beautifully once chilled!
Stir in approximately 2 teaspoons each of Worcestershire sauce and grated onion. Add the minced garlic to the mixture for an extra punch of flavor.
Cover the bowl and let the mixture chill in the refrigerator for several hours. This step allows the flavors to meld.

⏳ Plan ahead! Chilling the mixture enhances its flavors, making it even tastier when rolled and served.
Once chilled, take the mixture out of the fridge and roll it into a ball.
Roll the cheese ball in the chopped nuts to create a crunchy exterior.
Chill again for at least 30 minutes before serving.

🍽️ Feel free to prepare this cheese roll a day in advance—just keep it well-covered in the fridge. It’s a fantastic make-ahead appetizer!

Serving Suggestions

Serve with a variety of crisp crackers for texture contrast. Consider complementing the cheese roll with fresh vegetables like carrot sticks or cucumber slices for extra crunch.

Variations

Herb-Infused: Add fresh chopped herbs such as chives or parsley for a refreshing twist.
Spicy Kick: Incorporate some diced jalapeños or crushed red pepper into the mix for a spicy flavor.
Smoky Flavor: Use smoked cheese or add a touch of smoked paprika to give the roll a deeper flavor profile.
Dairy-Free: Experiment with dairy-free cream cheese and nut-based cheeses for a delicious alternative.

Enjoy Cousin Wendy's Cheese Roll as a show-stopping appetizer that everyone will be talking about! 🎉🧀

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# Cousin Wendy's Cheese Roll 🧀🥜 This delightful cheese roll is a crowd-pleasing appetizer that blends creamy cheese with zesty flavors and a crunchy finish. Perfect for parties, gatherings, or a cozy night in, it's a dish that's easy to prepare and sure to impress your guests. Serve it with your favorite crisp crackers for a snack everyone will love! ## Ingredients ### For the cheese mixture - ½ lb sharp cheese, grated - 6 small packages of cream cheese, softened - 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce - 2 teaspoons grated onion - 1 clove garlic, very finely minced - **Optional**: a splash of cream or milk (if needed) ### For rolling - Chopped nuts (your choice, such as pecans or walnuts) ## Instructions 1. In a mixing bowl or electric mixer, combine the grated sharp cheese and softened cream cheese. If the mixture is too stiff, add a little cream or milk to achieve a smooth consistency. > 🎛️ Using an electric mixer makes it much easier to blend the ingredients thoroughly. Don't worry too much about perfect texture; the flavors will meld beautifully once chilled! 2. Stir in approximately 2 teaspoons each of Worcestershire sauce and grated onion. Add the minced garlic to the mixture for an extra punch of flavor. 3. Cover the bowl and let the mixture chill in the refrigerator for several hours. This step allows the flavors to meld. > ⏳ Plan ahead! Chilling the mixture enhances its flavors, making it even tastier when rolled and served. 4. Once chilled, take the mixture out of the fridge and roll it into a ball. 5. Roll the cheese ball in the chopped nuts to create a crunchy exterior. 6. Chill again for at least 30 minutes before serving. > 🍽️ Feel free to prepare this cheese roll a day in advance—just keep it well-covered in the fridge. It’s a fantastic make-ahead appetizer! ## Serving Suggestions - Serve with a variety of crisp crackers for texture contrast. Consider complementing the cheese roll with fresh vegetables like carrot sticks or cucumber slices for extra crunch. ## Variations - **Herb-Infused**: Add fresh chopped herbs such as chives or parsley for a refreshing twist. - **Spicy Kick**: Incorporate some diced jalapeños or crushed red pepper into the mix for a spicy flavor. - **Smoky Flavor**: Use smoked cheese or add a touch of smoked paprika to give the roll a deeper flavor profile. - **Dairy-Free**: Experiment with dairy-free cream cheese and nut-based cheeses for a delicious alternative. Enjoy Cousin Wendy's Cheese Roll as a show-stopping appetizer that everyone will be talking about! 🎉🧀

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Wendy's Cheese Roll

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