Description
This Holiday Cheese Log is the ultimate festive appetizer! With creamy cheese, savory salami, briny olives, and roasted red peppers, it’s bursting with antipasto flavor and perfect for any Christmas or holiday celebration. Easy to prep ahead and impressive to serve!
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients:
- 2 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
- ¼ tsp crushed red pepper flakes
- ½ cup chopped pepperoncini
- ½ cup chopped roasted red peppers
- ½ cup chopped black olives
- ½ cup chopped green olives
- ½ cup chopped Genoa salami
- ¼ cup chopped green onion
- 1 tbsp chopped parsley (plus more for coating)
Optional garnish: Extra parsley, diced red peppers, or green onions for a colorful presentation.
Instructions
- Mix Cream Cheese Base: In a large bowl, combine softened cream cheese with Italian seasoning and crushed red pepper flakes until smooth.
- Add Mix-Ins: Stir in chopped pepperoncini, roasted red peppers, both types of olives, salami, green onions, and parsley. Mix until evenly distributed.
- Shape into Log: Lay a large piece of plastic wrap on a flat surface. Spoon the mixture onto the center and form into a log shape using the wrap to help roll it tightly.
- Chill: Wrap securely and refrigerate for at least 3 hours (or overnight) until firm.
- Finish and Serve: Unwrap and roll the log in extra chopped parsley or green onions. Place on a platter and serve with crackers, sliced bread, or veggies.
Notes
- Use full-fat cream cheese for a rich, creamy texture.
- Dry olives and peppers thoroughly to avoid excess moisture.
- Chop ingredients finely for clean slices and better texture.
- Chill well before serving for the perfect shape and consistency.
- Make up to 3 days ahead for easy holiday prep!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Holiday Recipes, Party Food
- Method: No-Bake, Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian-Inspired, Holiday Entertaining
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 oz
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 410mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: Holiday Cheese Log, Antipasto Appetizer, Cream Cheese Log, Christmas Appetizer, Cheese Ball Recipes, Festive Snacks