Description
A festive holiday antipasto cheese log is a delightful appetizer that combines creamy cheese with a variety of savory ingredients, perfect for any gathering.
Ingredients
- Cream cheese: 8 oz, softened
- Roasted red peppers: 1/2 cup, chopped
- Black olives: 1/2 cup, chopped
- Sun-dried tomatoes: 1/4 cup, chopped
- Fresh basil: 1/4 cup, chopped
- Garlic powder: 1 teaspoon
- Italian seasoning: 1 teaspoon
- Salt and pepper: to taste
Instructions
- Gather your ingredients.
- Prepare the cheese mixture by combining cream cheese, roasted red peppers, black olives, sun-dried tomatoes, fresh basil, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl.
- Shape the cheese mixture into a log using plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
- Coat the cheese log with chopped walnuts.
- Chill and serve the cheese log with crackers, breadsticks, or fresh vegetables.
Notes
- Ensure cream cheese is softened properly for easy mixing.
- Taste and adjust seasoning before shaping the log.
- Chill the log adequately to maintain its shape.
- Wrap leftovers tightly to keep them fresh.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: cheese log, antipasto, appetizer, holiday, festive