Description
A delightful and creamy cheese log enhanced with fresh herbs, garlic, and crunchy nuts, perfect for gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh herbs (dill, chives, or parsley)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts (pecans or walnuts)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: smoked paprika
- Optional toppings: chopped olives or sun-dried tomatoes
Instructions
- Let the cream cheese soften at room temperature for about 30 minutes.
- In a bowl, combine the softened cream cheese with chopped herbs, minced garlic, chopped nuts, and your preferred spices. Mix until well incorporated.
- Transfer the mixture onto plastic wrap and shape it into a log. Roll it tightly and refrigerate for at least an hour.
- Once chilled, remove the log from the wrap and roll it in additional chopped herbs or crushed nuts.
- Slice the log into rounds and serve with crackers or fresh vegetables.
Notes
Experiment with different herbs and spices to customize the flavor. Ensure the cream cheese is well softened for easy mixing.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: cream cheese, appetizer, party food, easy recipe, family favorite