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Italian Cheese Log

Delicious Italian Cheese Log: Your Must-Have Christmas Appetizer

Experience the festive spirit with the Italian Cheese Log, a creamy and flavorful appetizer perfect for holiday gatherings.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Chill Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese softened
  • 1/2 cup Sour Cream can substitute with yogurt or mayonnaise
For the Herbs & Spices
  • 1 tbsp Thyme
  • 1 tbsp Oregano
  • 1 tbsp Basil
  • 1 tbsp Rosemary
  • 1 tsp Black Pepper
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 tsp Chili Flakes
For the Cheesy Goodness
  • 1 cup Cheddar cheese freshly grated
Vegetables & Meats
  • 1 cup Roasted Peppers finely chopped
  • 6 oz Salami finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup Green Olives finely chopped
  • 2 stalks Green Onion finely minced
For the Toppings
  • 1/2 cup Sun Dried Tomatoes oil-packed
  • 1/4 cup Parsley or Chives for garnish
For Serving
  • 1 box Crackers sturdy varieties

Equipment

  • loaf pan
  • Mixing bowl
  • Hand Mixer
  • Spatula

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Prepare a standard loaf pan by spraying with cooking oil and lining with cling wrap.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese and sour cream until smooth.
  3. Add the herbs, spices, and grated cheese to the mixture, mixing until well integrated.
  4. Gently fold in chopped roasted peppers, salami, green olives, and green onion.
  5. Transfer the mixture to the loaf pan and level the top, ensuring it is tightly packed.
  6. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours to set.
  7. Once set, turn out onto a platter and garnish with sun-dried tomatoes and parsley.
  8. Serve at room temperature with sturdy crackers.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 5gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 380mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Chill properly for a minimum of 4 hours to meld flavors. Be cautious with salt due to salami and crackers.

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