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Festive Holiday Antipasto Cheese Log

This Holiday Antipasto Cheese Log is a no-bake, crowd-pleasing appetizer packed with Mediterranean flavor from olives, peppers, and artichokes, wrapped in a creamy cheese blend and dressed in holiday herbs and cranberries.
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Author: Sandra Myers

Ingredients

For the Base

  • 16 oz cream cheese softened
  • ¼ cup fresh grated Parmesan
  • ½ cup chopped roasted red peppers
  • ½ cup chopped mixed olives green and black
  • ½ cup chopped marinated artichoke hearts
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • ½ tsp garlic powder

For the Festive Touch

  • 1 cup finely chopped fresh parsley
  • Rosemary sprigs for garnish
  • Fresh cranberries for garnish

Instructions

  • Mix softened cream cheese with Parmesan, chopped peppers, olives, artichokes, and seasonings until smooth and blended.
  • Spoon onto plastic wrap, shape into a log, wrap tightly, and twist ends.
  • Refrigerate 2 hours or overnight until firm.
  • Unwrap and roll in chopped parsley, pressing to coat evenly.
  • Place on a serving plate, garnish with rosemary and cranberries, and serve chilled with crackers or crostini.