RECIPES WITH MONTEREY JACK CHEESE RECIPES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400*.
• Slice cheese into 1/4-inch-thick slices.
• Place slices 3 inches apart on nonstick baking sheet.
• Sprinkle with garlic powder and cayenne pepper.
• Bake for 10 minutes or until golden brown - watch closely. Making sure they're golden brown is important - this will ensure they 'crisp' as they cool.
• Leave crisps on baking sheet for 2-3 minutes, then carefully place crisps on paper towels to finish cooling.
• These store well in an airtight container.

Steps:

• Stir together first 5 ingredients in a large bowl until blended. Divide cheese mixture into 2 equal portions; shape each portion into an 8-inch log.
• Combine walnuts and parsley. Roll cheese logs evenly in walnut mixture; cover and chill 8 hours.
• NOTE: For testing purposes only, we used Cracker Barrel Extra-Sharp Cheddar. To make ahead, wrap each log in heavy-duty plastic wrap, and freeze. Thaw in refrigerator overnight.
• Port Wine Cheese Logs: Substitute 1 (8-ounce) wedge or block Cheddar cheese with port wine for Monterey Jack cheese with peppers. Proceed with recipe as directed. Port wine Cheddar cheese can be found in the deli section of your grocery store.