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Holiday Antipasto Cream Cheese Log

Festive Holiday Antipasto Cream Cheese Log

The Holiday Antipasto Cream Cheese Log is a delightful no-cook appetizer perfect for any festive gathering.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Chill Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese Use low-fat for a lighter option.
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese Grated, or substitute with pecorino.
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder Substitute fresh minced garlic if desired.
For the Meats
  • 4 oz Salami Swap with prosciutto if preferred.
  • 4 oz Pepperoni Turkey pepperoni or omit for a lighter version.
For the Veggies
  • 1/2 cup Kalamata Olives Green olives can be used as a substitute.
  • 1/2 cup Roasted Red Peppers Substitute with fresh red bell peppers if desired.
  • 1/2 cup Sun-Dried Tomatoes Use tomato paste if needed.
For Seasoning & Garnish
  • 1 tbsp Italian Seasoning Use fresh herbs for enhanced flavor.
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley Basil or chives are excellent alternatives.
For Crunch
  • 1/2 cup Chopped Nuts Pecans, walnuts, or almonds are ideal.

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • spatula
  • Plastic Wrap
  • Knife
  • cutting board

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Chop the salami, pepperoni, olives, roasted peppers, and sun-dried tomatoes into uniform pieces.
  2. In a mixing bowl, blend cream cheese, Parmesan, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and parsley until smooth.
  3. Fold in the chopped ingredients from step 1 into the cream cheese mixture.
  4. Shape the mixture into a log using plastic wrap and seal it tightly.
  5. Refrigerate the log for at least 2 hours or overnight to set.
  6. Unwrap the log and optionally roll it in chopped nuts or parsley for garnish.
  7. Slice the log into rounds and serve with crackers or fresh vegetables.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 6gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 150mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure cream cheese is at room temperature for easy mixing. Refrigerate leftovers for up to 3 days.

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