Description
A festive and savory cheese log packed with antipasto flavors, perfect for holiday gatherings and easy to prepare ahead of time.
Ingredients
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For the Crust:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes
- 1/4 cup chopped marinated artichoke hearts
- 2 tbsp chopped kalamata olives
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh basil
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup chopped toasted walnuts
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
1. Prepare the Crust:
- In a medium bowl, combine cream cheese, parmesan, sun-dried tomatoes, artichoke hearts, olives, basil, and garlic. Mix until well blended.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Shape the mixture into a log on a sheet of plastic wrap.
- Roll the log in the toasted walnuts, pressing gently to adhere. Wrap tightly in plastic and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until firm.
- Serve chilled with crackers, sliced baguette, or vegetable sticks.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste.