Description
This Italian Antipasto Cream Cheese Log is a flavorful and vibrant appetizer that is perfect for any gathering. Creamy cream cheese is blended with herbs, spices, cheddar cheese, roasted peppers, salami, olives, green onions, sun-dried tomatoes, and parsley for a delightful mix of flavors. Serve this delicious spread with your favorite crackers for a crowd-pleasing treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Cream Cheese Mixture:
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- ⅓ cup sour cream
- ½ tsp thyme or 1 tsp Italian Seasoning
- ½ tsp oregano
- ½ tsp basil
- ½ tsp rosemary
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1 tsp red pepper or chili flakes
- 2 cups cheddar cheese, freshly grated
Add-Ins:
- 9 oz roasted peppers, drained and finely chopped
- 6 oz salami, finely chopped
- ¾ cup green olives, finely chopped
- ⅓ cup green onion, finely minced
- 7 oz sun-dried tomato strips with oil, roughly chopped
- ¼ cup flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
- Rosemary sprigs for decoration
- Ritz, Triscuits, or other snack crackers for serving
Instructions
- Prepare Pan: Spray a loaf pan with oil and line it with cling wrap, leaving an overhang.
- Mix Ingredients: Combine all the Cream Cheese Mixture ingredients, adjust salt to taste, and mix well.
- Fill Pan: Transfer the mixture into the prepared loaf pan, press to remove air pockets, and smooth the surface.
- Chill: Cover the pan with cling wrap, refrigerate for at least 4 hours or up to 1 week.
- Unmold: Unmold the cheese log onto a platter, remove the cling wrap.
- Garnish: Top with sun-dried tomatoes, pour over oil, and garnish with parsley and rosemary sprigs.
- Serve: Serve the cheese log closer to room temperature with crackers. Knives for spreading are optional.
Notes
- Ensure cream cheese is softened for easy mixing.
- You can adjust the seasoning based on personal preference.
- Choose your favorite crackers for serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Mixing, Chilling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 470mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Italian, Antipasto, Cream Cheese Log, Appetizer, Party Food
