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holiday cream cheese antipasto log

Delicious Holiday Cream Cheese Antipasto Log for Stress-Free Entertaining

This holiday cream cheese antipasto log is a stunning, no-cook appetizer perfect for stress-free entertaining.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 200

Ingredients
  

For the Log
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese Full-fat for rich flavor
  • 1 cup Roasted Red Peppers Chopped, oil-packed recommended
  • 1/2 cup Black Olives Chopped, can substitute with green or kalamata
  • 1/2 cup Sun-Dried Tomatoes Chopped, oil-packed preferred
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Herbs Like parsley, basil, or chives
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder Can use fresh minced garlic
  • 1/4 tsp Crushed Red Pepper Flakes Adjust to taste
  • 1 cup Toasted Nuts Like walnuts or pecans, can substitute with almonds or pistachios
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Black Pepper
For Serving
  • 1 box Assorted Crackers
  • 1 loaf Sliced Baguette
  • 2 cups Fresh Veggies Carrot sticks, cucumber slices, or bell pepper strips

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • plastic wrap
  • spatula
  • Serving platter

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Begin by gathering all your ingredients. Ensure the cream cheese is at room temperature.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, roasted red peppers, black olives, sun-dried tomatoes, and herbs. Sprinkle garlic powder, crushed pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper. Mix until smooth.
  3. Lay a piece of plastic wrap on a clean surface. Spoon mixture into the center, lift edges to form a log. Roll tightly and twist ends to secure.
  4. Chill the wrapped log in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour to meld flavors and firm shape.
  5. Once chilled, remove from wrap and roll in toasted nuts for crunch. Place on a serving platter.
  6. Serve with assorted crackers, baguette slices, or fresh veggies. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 6gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This antipasto log can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

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