Christmas Appetiser: Italian Cheese Loaf
Elevate your holiday gatherings with this delightful Christmas Appetiser: Italian Cheese Loaf. This creamy, flavorful cheese log is the perfect addition to any festive table, combining rich cheeses, vibrant herbs, and colorful roasted peppers. Quick to prepare in just 20 minutes, it allows you to focus on enjoying time with family and friends. Versatile enough to serve on its own or as part of a charcuterie board, this make-ahead dish can be refrigerated for up to a week, ensuring stress-free entertaining. Impress your guests with its beautiful presentation and mouthwatering taste—this is one appetizer that will certainly leave everyone wanting more.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Serves approximately 10 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 500g cream cheese
- 1/3 cup sour cream
- 2 cups freshly grated cheddar cheese
- 280g roasted peppers
- 180g finely chopped turkey slices
- 3/4 cup green olives
- 1/4 cup parsley
Instructions
- Prepare a loaf pan by spraying it with oil and lining it with cling wrap.
- In a mixing bowl, blend cream cheese and sour cream until smooth. Mix in herbs and spices.
- Fold in cheddar, roasted peppers, turkey slices, olives, green onions, sun-dried tomatoes, and parsley.
- Transfer the mixture into the prepared loaf pan and press down gently to remove air pockets. Cover tightly with cling wrap.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours (or up to one week) before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 45mg