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Festive Holiday Antipasto Cream Cheese Log

Festive Holiday Antipasto Cream Cheese Log That Wows Every Guest

This Festive Holiday Antipasto Cream Cheese Log is a delightful blend of flavors and textures, perfect for celebrations.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Chill Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese grated
For the Meats
  • 3 oz salami finely chopped
  • 2 oz pepperoni finely chopped
For the Vegetables
  • 1/2 cup Kalamata olives finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup roasted red peppers finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes finely chopped
For the Seasoning
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped
For Garnish (Optional)
  • 1/4 cup chopped nuts e.g., pecans, walnuts, almonds

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • plastic wrap
  • Cutting board
  • Knife
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Finely chop the salami, pepperoni, Kalamata olives, roasted red peppers, and sun-dried tomatoes.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, chopped ingredients, grated Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and chopped fresh parsley; mix until smooth.
  3. Scoop the mixture onto a sheet of plastic wrap and shape it into a log.
  4. Wrap the log tightly in plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
  5. Unwrap the log and roll it in chopped nuts or fresh parsley for garnish.
  6. Serve on a platter with assorted crackers, baguette slices, or veggies.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 8gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Allow the log to sit at room temperature for 30 minutes before serving to enhance flavor. Ensure the cream cheese is fully softened to avoid lumps.

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