This Italian Cheese Log is super festive and simple to make. Even better, it is a flavor sensation and it’s a fantastic alternative to expensive store bought cheese platters. If you don’t have any Italian seasoning, you can make your own by mixing ½ a teaspoon each of thyme, oregano, basil, rosemary, black pepper.
Making this couldn’t be easier. Simply mix all of the ingredients together in a large bowl and transfer to a loaf pan and chill until close to serving time. You can make this up to a week in advance. To serve, place strips of sundried tomato on top of the cheese log and garnish with parsley and sprigs of rosemary. Scoop up chunks of cheese with crackers and enjoy!
To make Italian Cheese Log, you will need the following ingredients:
Spray a loaf pan with cooking spray and line with plastic wrap. Make sure the sides of the plastic wrap hang over the edge of the tin.
In a large bowl, mix 1 pound of softened cream cheese, ⅓ cup of sour cream, 1 teaspoon of Italian seasoning, 1 teaspoon each of garlic powder, salt, red pepper/chilli flakes, 2 cups of freshly grated Cheddar, 9 ounces of roasted peppers, drained and finely chopped, 6 ounces of finely chopped salami, ¾ cup of finely chopped green olives and ⅓ cup of finely minced green onion.
Transfer the cheese log mixture to a loaf pan and smooth the surface. Press to remove air pockets.
Cover with the overhanging plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or up to 1 week.
Transfer the cheese log to your favorite serving platter and peel away the wrap.
Top the cheese log with strips of sun dried tomato and drizzle over some of the extra oil.
Serve garnished with parsley and rosemary sprigs. Scoop up the cheese with crackers.
Looking for a delicious Christmas appetizer to feed a crowd? This Italian Cheese Log is the recipe for you! Try it out and don’t forget to tag #cookmerecipes in your posts!
Super easy to make—guests loved it!
OMG, this Italian Cheese Log was a total hit at our Christmas do! My kids couldn't get enough of it, and it was so easy to whip up. I made it the day before and just chilled it—faff-free! Had a massive laugh with family scooping it up. Definitely doing this again next year!
Hice este log de queso para la cena de Navidad, y a todos les encantó. Era tan fácil y delicioso, perfecto para compartir en familia.
OMG, this cheese log was hella easy and delish! My fam loved it!
So simple, divine. I made this Italian Cheese Log for our family Christmas gathering and everyone loved it. The flavors blend so well together, and it's nice to have an appetizer that’s easy to prepare.
Superb
Superb!
I made the Italian Cheese Log for our family's Christmas gathering, and it was a hit. Simple to prepare and so delicious! Everyone loved the flavors, and it looked beautiful on the table.
Delizioso!
This cheese log is a real game changer! I made it for my friend's party and everyone loved it. So simple!
Delicious! We made this for our holiday gathering. Everyone loved it! So easy to prepare and looks wonderful on the table. I’ll definitely be making it again.
Superb holiday treat!
Yummy cheese log!
This cheese log is simply delightful. I made it for my holiday party, and it disappeared in minutes. Everyone kept asking for the recipe. It's so easy to prepare and looks fabulous on the table. A perfect way to impress guests without spending ages in the kitchen.
This Italian Cheese Log was a hit at our family gathering! Simple to make, it brought everyone together as we scooped it up with crackers. Definately a keeper.
