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Roasted Red Pepper & Basil Cream Cheese Log
This tasty roasted red pepper & basil cream cheese log is full of flavor and takes just a few minutes to throw together. It's perfect for a party appetizer!
Prep Time
15 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 132 kcal
Course:
Appetizer
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 8 large fresh basil leaves chopped
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- salt & pepper to taste
- 1 clove garlic finely minced
- 6 oz roasted red peppers drained
- 1/2 tablespoon prepared pesto
Instructions
- In a small bowl, stir cream cheese together with basil, cheese, salt, pepper and garlic. Press into a small plastic wrap lined tupperware container. Smooth the top and fold excess plastic wrap over the top. Refrigerate until firm, 2-3 hours or longer.
- To serve, remove cream cheese log from fridge and unwrap. Place onto serving platter.
- In a blender, blitz red pepper with pesto, salt and pepper until relatively smooth. Pour over cream cheese log and serve with crackers.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
132kcal
(7%)
Carbohydrates
2g
(1%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
12g
(18%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Cholesterol
37mg
(12%)
Sodium
486mg
(20%)
Potassium
78mg
(2%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
585IU
(12%)
Vitamin C
10mg
(11%)
Calcium
107mg
(11%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 132
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 132kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 37mg | 12% |
| Sodium | 486mg | 20% |
| Potassium | 78mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 585IU | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 10mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 107mg | 11% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.