Toasted Onion Cheese Log

1T butter
3/4C finely chopped onion
1 (8oz) package of cream cheese, softened
6oz american cheese or cheddar, shredded
2T chopped parsley
1/8t pepper
1/3C fresh parsley (to sprinkle a top)

1. in 8" skillet melt butter, add onion. cook over med heat, stir occ., until onion is golden brown (10-14min). Cool completely.
2. In med bowl - stir cream cheese until smooth, stir in onion and all ingredients except "sprinkle parsley")
3. spoon mixture onto waxed paper. Cover; refrigerate 1 hour.
4. Shape cheese into into 8" log; roll in 1/3 c parsley to coat. wrap in plastic wrap; refrigerate at least 2 hours.
5. serve w/ crackers.