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Festive Holiday Antipasto Cream Cheese Log

Delicious Festive Holiday Antipasto Cream Cheese Log Recipe

Elevate your holiday gatherings with this Festive Holiday Antipasto Cream Cheese Log, a vibrant and vegetarian appetizer.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Chill Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Antipasto Log
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese high-quality, full-fat
  • 1 cup Roasted Red Peppers oil-packed preferred
  • 1/2 cup Black Olives chopped
  • 1/2 cup Sun-Dried Tomatoes oil-packed preferred
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Herbs parsley, basil, or chives
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder or fresh garlic
  • 1/4 tsp Crushed Red Pepper Flakes adjust to taste
  • 1/2 cup Toasted Nuts walnuts or pecans recommended
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Black Pepper
For the Coating
  • 1/2 cup Toasted Nuts finely chopped

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Spatula
  • Plastic wrap
  • plate

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Gather all your ingredients for the Festive Holiday Antipasto Cream Cheese Log.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese with roasted red peppers, black olives, sun-dried tomatoes, herbs, garlic powder, crushed red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper, mixing well.
  3. Lay plastic wrap on a flat surface, spoon the mixture onto it, and shape it into a log. Wrap tightly and twist the ends to secure.
  4. Chill the wrapped log in the refrigerator for at least one hour.
  5. Once chilled, remove the wrap and roll the log in chopped toasted nuts, pressing gently to ensure they stick.
  6. Slice and serve the log with crackers, sliced baguette, or fresh veggies.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 70mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Enhance flavors by preparing the log a day in advance. Roll in toasted nuts for added texture and festive appeal.

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