Quick Antipasto Cheese Spread

Name: Quick Antipasto Cheese Spread
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 80 min
Yield: 24
Ingredients: 2 pkg. Neufchatel cheese, softened; ½ cup shredded Parmesan cheese; 2 Tbsp. Italian parsley; ¼ tsp. garlic powder; 1 jar marinated artichoke hearts, drained, chopped; ½ cup marinated mixed olives, chopped; ½ cup roasted red peppers; TRISCUIT Crackers

This creamy cheese spread is a perfect appetizer to make ahead and to share with friends gathered around your table for impromptu holiday hosting!

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Servings:

Makes 24 servings, 2 Tbsp. spread and 6 crackers each.

Ingredient list

2 pkg. (8 oz. each) Neufchatel cheese, softened
½ cup finely shredded Parmesan cheese
2 Tbsp. chopped Italian parsley
¼ tsp. garlic powder
1 jar (6 oz.) marinated artichoke hearts, drained, chopped
½ cup drained pitted marinated mixed olives, chopped
½ cup chopped roasted red peppers
TRISCUIT Crackers

Directions

Mix Neufchatel cheese, Parmesan cheese, parsley and garlic powder in medium bowl until blended.

Add artichokes, olives and peppers; mix well.

Roll cheese mixture into 9-inch log; wrap in plastic wrap.

Refrigerate 1 hour.

Serve with crackers.

Recipe Tips

Note
This creamy appetizer spread can be refrigerated up to 3 days before serving.
Great Substitute
Substitute chopped drained marinated sun-dried tomatoes for the roasted red peppers.
Special Extra
Reserve 1 Tbsp. Parmesan cheese, 1 tsp. parsley and 1/4 cup olives for garnish. Mix the remaining Parmesan cheese and parsley with the Neufchatel cheese and garlic powder in medium bowl until blended. Add artichokes, peppers and remaining chopped olives; mix well. Continue as directed. Garnish with the reserved Parmesan cheese, parsley and olives before serving.
Variation
Shape Neufchatel cheese mixture into a wreath or tree shape on platter or board. Decorate with fresh parsley sprigs and additional cut-up roasted red peppers as desired. Surround with your favorite fruits, nuts and cut-up fresh vegetables for a festive charcuterie board.

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