Description
A festive appetizer featuring cream cheese mixed with antipasto ingredients, perfect for holiday gatherings, offering a blend of creamy and savory flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup chopped green olives
- 1/2 cup chopped black olives
- 1/4 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes
- 1/4 cup chopped artichoke hearts
- 1/4 cup chopped pepperoni
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup chopped fresh parsley for coating
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix the softened cream cheese with green olives, black olives, sun-dried tomatoes, artichoke hearts, pepperoni, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Shape the mixture into a log on a piece of plastic wrap.
- Roll the log in chopped fresh parsley to coat evenly.
- Wrap the log in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to firm up.
- Serve with crackers or sliced baguette.
Notes
For a spicier version, add chopped jalapeños or red pepper flakes to the mixture. Ensure all ingredients are finely chopped for easy mixing and shaping.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Method: Appetizer
- Cuisine: Italian-inspired
Nutrition
- Calories: 150 per serving
- Sugar: 2g
- Fat: 12g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Protein: 3g