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Cheese Log

A savory appetizer that's perfect for gatherings, featuring a creamy texture and a burst of flavors from herbs and sun-dried tomatoes.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 4 hours
Servings: 20 servings
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 16 ounces cream cheese softened
  • ⅓ cup sour cream
  • ½ teaspoon thyme
  • ½ teaspoon oregano
  • ½ teaspoon basil
  • ½ teaspoon rosemary
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 2 cups cheddar cheese freshly grated
  • 9 ounces roasted peppers drained and chopped
  • 6 ounces turkey slices finely chopped
  • ¾ cup green olives chopped
  • ⅓ cup green onion minced
  • 7 ounces sun-dried tomatoes in oil chopped
  • ¼ cup parsley chopped
  • to taste rosemary sprigs for garnish

Method
 

  1. Start by spraying a 9x5 loaf pan with oil and line it with plastic wrap, leaving some overhang.
  2. Combine all the ingredients for the Cheese Log in a large mixing bowl and mix well until fully combined.
  3. Spoon the mixture into your prepared loaf pan, press down firmly to eliminate air pockets, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least four hours.
  4. Gently turn the Cheese Log out onto a serving platter, remove the plastic wrap, and top with sun-dried tomatoes and drizzle some oil over the top.
  5. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and rosemary sprigs, and let it warm slightly at room temperature before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 8gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 15g

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