Daddy's Cream Cheese Beef Log Recipe

"I know, this is old school and has been around for years. My Dad loved it so much, I had to make it for him at least 4 times and year. And, when I had them over for dinner, it was mandatory I made one before dinner and one for him to take home. Honestly, I love it too. Now, I make mine a bit different than the original recipe, but it still is pretty true to the original version. There are some optional ingredients like adding black olives to the mix or rolling it in crushed walnuts - but, Dad liked it simple. However, he did have one request - he preferred me to roll it in the shape of a log rather than round. So this is it - still a classic after all these years."

Original is 12-24 servings

Metric US

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Ingredients

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2 packages (2 ounce each) dried beef (buddig dried beef Armour comes in jars and there are other brands available as well)
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
3 scallions (white and green parts), fine minced

1/4 teaspoon garlic minced
1/2 teaspoon worcestershire sauce (you can add a bit more if you want)

Nutritional

Serving Size: 1 (24.6 g)
Calories 71.7
Total Fat - 6.8 g
Saturated Fat - 3.9 g
Cholesterol - 20.7 mg
Sodium - 112.6 mg
Total Carbohydrate - 0.7 g
Dietary Fiber - 0 g
Sugars - 0.7 g
Protein - 2.1 g
Calcium - 15.4 mg
Iron - 0.3 mg
Vitamin C - 0.5 mg
Thiamin - 0 mg

Step by Step Method

Step 1

Beef ... Add both packages of beef to a small food process and pulse until fine chopped. Do NOT over chop - you just want to mince the meat.

Step 2

Cheese ... Add the cream cheese, 1/2 of the beef, scallions, garlic and worcestershire sauce to a small bowl and mix well.

Step 3

Shape ... Lay a 12x12 piece of wax paper or parchment paper down and add the remaining beef, then add the cheese on top of the beef. Use the paper to help roll the cheese in the beef. Roll it back and forth until it is completely covered, and shaped in the form of a log. Twist the ends to make a nice tight package. Chill until firm, at least 1 hour.

Step 4

Serve ... I like a hearty wheat cracker, but triscuits or wheat thins are also a nice choice. Those small party breads such as pumpernickel or rye are also very good; as are vegetables, such as celery, tomatoes and even boiled new potatoes. ENJOY!