Chile Cheese Log

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

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

Nutritional Information Per Serving:

Calories: 52
Fat: 3 grams
Sodium: 78 miligrams
Cholesterol: 6 miligrams
Carbohydrates: 4 grams

Diabetic Exchanges

.2 Starch/Bread; .3 Meats; .2 Fat

Source: Culinary Cybercity and Triscuit Wafers