Easter Carrot Cheese Log Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Popular Recipes. (Easter Carrot Cheese Log Recipe). No carrots are in it, but this eye-catching appetizer was a big hit this Easter (2015). Not too salty and not too spicy... just right! And for me the hostess, it was quick and easy to make - an extra bonus! Serve with crackers, pita chips, or toast. Create your own shape to accent your next holiday or special occasion table.

Brief

Prep 15 mins

Additional: 2hrs

Total: 2hrs15 mins

Servings: 12

Yield: 12 servings

Easter Carrot Cheese Log Recipe

Ingredients

1 (2.25 ounce) can sliced black olives

rinsed and drained

2 ounces pimento-stuffed green olives

rinsed and drained

2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese

at room temperature

4 ounces finely shredded sharp Cheddar cheese

2 teaspoons mild taco seasoning mix

10 sprigs fresh parsley

stems cut to 2 inches long

2 ounces shredded sharp Cheddar cheese

or as needed

Appetizer and Snack

Directions

Step 1

Chop black olives and green olives in a food processor or a food chopper.

Step 2

Mix cream cheese 4 ounces Cheddar cheese chopped olives and taco seasoning together in a bowl using an electric mixer on low speed. Increase speed to medium and mix until well combined.

Step 3

Transfer cheese mixture to a flat serving plate. Shape cheese mixture into a 2-inch-thick carrot shape using a silicone bowl scraper. Press 2 ounces Cheddar cheese over the entire \carrot\. Insert parsley sprigs into the top of the \carrot\. Remove excess cheese from the plate using a damp napkin. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.

Nutritional Information

Easter Carrot Cheese Log Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:12

Calories: 208.4

% Daily Value *

Protein: 7.1g 14%

Carbohydrates: 3.4g 1%

Dietary Fiber: 1g 4%

Sugars: 0.4g

Fat: 19g 29%

Saturated Fat: 11.4g 57%

Cholesterol: 56mg 19%

Vitamin A Iu: 2660.7IU 53%

Niacin Equivalents: 1.6mg 13%

Vitamin B6: 0.1mg 3%

Vitamin C: 31.6mg 53%

Folate: 43mcg 11%

Calcium: 171.4mg 17%

Iron: 2.2mg 12%

Magnesium: 19mg 7%

Potassium: 191.2mg 5%

Sodium: 390.2mg 16%

Calories From Fat: 170.8

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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