Help! I Was Just Invited to Thanksgiving Dinner and Don’t Know What to Bring

Serves 10 to 15

Time: 15 minutes, plus 1½ to 2 hours freezing and 1 hour tempering

We chill the cheese log in the freezer because it’s much easier to roll in the chives when firm. Once the cheese log has been garnished, it can be wrapped tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerated for up to two days.

• 6 ounces extra-sharp yellow cheddar cheese, shredded (1½ cups)
• 6 ounces cream cheese
• ¼ cup mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon prepared horseradish, drained
• 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1 small garlic clove, minced
• ½ teaspoon pepper
• ½ cup minced fresh chives

1. Process cheddar, cream cheese, mayonnaise, horseradish, Worcestershire, garlic, and pepper in food processor until smooth, scraping down sides of bowl as needed, about 1 minute.

2. Lay 18 by 11-inch sheet of plastic wrap on counter with long side parallel to counter edge. Transfer cheese mixture to center of plastic and shape into approximate 9-inch log with long side parallel to counter edge. Fold plastic over log and roll up. Pinch plastic at ends of log and roll log on counter to form tight cylinder. Tuck ends of plastic underneath. Freeze until completely firm, 1½ to 2 hours.

3. Spread chives on large plate. Unwrap cheese log and roll in chives to evenly coat. Transfer to serving dish and let sit at room temperature for 1 hour. Serve.