Description
A striking and flavorful appetizer that combines cream cheese, roasted red peppers, olives, and herbs, perfect for any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup roasted red peppers, chopped
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup olives, chopped
- 1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Fresh herbs for garnish (optional)
- Crackers or bread for serving
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix the softened cream cheese with the roasted red peppers, Parmesan cheese, olives, sun-dried tomatoes, and Italian seasoning until everything is well combined.
- Shape the mixture into a log or a ball, depending on your presentation preference.
- Wrap the formed mixture in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow it to firm up.
- Just before serving, unwrap the cheese log and place it on a serving platter. Garnish with fresh herbs, if desired.
- Serve with an assortment of crackers or bread to complete the experience.
Notes
Chop the ingredients finely for balanced flavor and let the cheese log sit at room temperature for 15 minutes before serving for enhanced creaminess.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No Cooking Required
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 30mg