Sweet Southern Angel's blog: "2010 BL0GS"

Chile Cheese Log
Prep Time: 20 Minutes - Cost: $
Yield: 1 (10 oz.) Log - Difficulty Level: 2 
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Ingredients

1 cup shredded reduced fat cheddar cheese (4 oz)
1/2 cup part-skim ricotta cheese
1 tbsp finely chopped parsley
1 tbsp chopped green chile
1-1/2 tsp dried minced onion
1 clove garlic, minced
2-3 drops liquid hot pepper seasoning
2 tbsp finely chopped Planters ® pecans
20 Triscuit ® wafers

Directions

In electric blender or food processor, blend cheddar and ricotta cheese until just combined.
Spoon mixture into a bowl; stir in parsley, chiles, onion, garlic and hot pepper seasoning.
Shape into 5-inch log; wrap in waxed paper or plastic wrap and chill at least 2 hours.
To serve, roll log in pecans; cut log into 1/4-inch slices. Place slices on wafers.

Nutritional Information (Per Serving)
Calories: 52
Sodium:  78 mg
Cholesterol: 6 mg
Fat:  3 g
Carbohydrates:  4 g
Exchanges:  .2 Starch/Bread; .3 Meats; .2 Fat