Description
A deliciously creamy appetizer rolled with herbs and nuts that brings warmth to any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh herbs (chives, parsley, or dill)
- 1/2 cup pecans or walnuts, chopped
- Optional: 1/2 cup sautéed mushrooms
Instructions
- Start by letting the cream cheese soften at room temperature for about 30 minutes.
- Combine the softened cream cheese with minced garlic, chopped herbs, and any additional ingredients like sautéed mushrooms.
- Lay a piece of plastic wrap on your counter and spoon the cream cheese mixture onto the wrap, shaping it into a log.
- Refrigerate the log for at least 2 hours.
- Unwrap the log and roll it in chopped nuts for added crunch. Slice into rounds for serving.
Notes
Chill the log for easier slicing and use a sharp knife for clean cut rounds.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Cream Cheese Log, appetizer, party food, vegetarian appetizer, easy recipe