Ingredients

  • 2 lbs Velveeta cheese or 2 lbs other process American cheese, at room temperature
  • 1 lb cream cheese, at room temperature
  • 2 -3 cloves garlic, finely minced,to taste
  • 3/4 cup chopped toasted walnuts
  • chili powder, as needed for coating
  • 1 whole red chile, cut into strips,for decoration
  • assorted cracker, as accompaniment
  • melba toast, as accompaniment

Method

  • In a large bowl, thoroughly mix together cheeses and garlic.
  • An electric mixer can be used.
  • DO NOT USE A BLENDER.
  • Mix in chopped nuts.
  • Form into 2 or 3 rolls on plastic wrap, and use to help form the rolls.
  • Chill until firm.
  • Unwrap rolls, sprinkle all over with chili powder and chill for at least a couple hours to allow flavor to develop.
  • Garnish with chili strips in a star-pattern.
  • Serve chilled or at room temperature with assorted crackers.
  • Note: If fixing for home consumption, don't bother with forming into rolls and decorating.
  • Just mix everything together, including a generous amount of chili powder, and store in refrigerator in a covered container.