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Antipasto Cream Cheese Log

Creamy Antipasto Cream Cheese Log for Effortless Holiday Entertaining

This Antipasto Cream Cheese Log is a festive, no-cook appetizer that combines cream cheese, salami, olives, and more, perfect for holiday gatherings.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Chill Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 180

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese Use low-fat for a lighter version
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese Can substitute nutritional yeast for a dairy-free version
For the Filling
  • 4 oz Salami Can substitute with prosciutto
  • 4 oz Pepperoni May be replaced with turkey or omitted for vegetarian
  • 1/2 cup Kalamata Olives Green olives can be used as a substitute
  • 1/2 cup Roasted Red Peppers Fresh bell peppers can be used instead
  • 1/4 cup Sun-Dried Tomatoes Fresh tomatoes may alter moisture content
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder 1 clove equals about 1/8 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp Italian Seasoning Fresh herbs can be doubled for a vibrant alternative
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley Basil or cilantro can substitute
Optional Add-Ins
  • 1/4 cup Chopped Nuts Pecans or almonds are great choices

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Plastic wrap
  • chef's knife
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Finely chop the salami, pepperoni, Kalamata olives, roasted red peppers, and sun-dried tomatoes for even flavor distribution.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, chopped ingredients, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and parsley, mixing for about 5 minutes.
  3. Scoop the cream cheese mixture onto plastic wrap, shape it into a log, and wrap tightly.
  4. Chill the wrapped log in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, or overnight.
  5. Unwrap the log, optionally roll it in chopped nuts or parsley, and slice into 1/2-inch rounds for serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 8gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 450mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Allow cream cheese to soften fully before mixing for best texture. Enjoy fresh without reheating.

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