Firecracker Cheese Log - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese, softened
2 Tbsp. paprika
1 tsp. parsley flakes
1/4 tsp. garlic powder and ground black pepper

Preparation

On a sheet of plastic wrap, spread out cream cheese into a 9 x 5-inch rectangle.
In a small bowl, combine 1 teaspoon paprika, parsley, garlic powder and black pepper.
Sprinkle paprika on cheese, covering evenly.
Place in icebox for 20 minutes.
Using plastic wrap as guide, roll up cheese, making a compact log. Cover outside of cheese log with remaining paprika.
Total time: 30 minutes.