Maui Cheese Logs

Yield: 2 cheese logs, about 1 pound each

Ingredients

• 1 (7 ounce) jar macadamia nuts
• 16 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 pound sharp Cheddar cheese, finely grated
• 3 teaspoons grated orange rind
• 6 tablespoons Grand Marnier liqueur

Instructions

1. Chop macadamia nuts in a food processor. Reserve 3 tablespoons and set aside.
2. Place remaining chopped nuts in a medium-size bowl and add the cheeses. Blend.
3. Add the orange rind and Grand Marnier. Blend well.
4. Divide mixture in half and spoon each into a rectangle of plastic wrap.
5. Fold wrap around mixture and form into logs.
6. Refrigerate until firm.
7. When ready to serve, remove plastic and sprinkle with remaining nuts.

Notes

This can be frozen and it gets tastier by the day.