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Fiesta Cowboy Caviar Cheese Log

Fiesta Cowboy Caviar Cheese Log: A Festive No-Cook Delight

Experience the vibrant flavors of Fiesta Cowboy Caviar Cheese Log, a deliciously simple no-cook appetizer that’s perfect for any gathering.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200

Ingredients
  

For the Cheese Base
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
For the Filling
  • 1 cup salsa or pico de gallo
  • ¼ cup chopped green onions
  • ½ cup finely diced bell peppers
For Seasoning
  • spices to taste
Serving Suggestions
  • crackers or vegetable sticks

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • plastic wrap
  • Serving Platter

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large mixing bowl, thoroughly blend cream cheese with cheddar cheese until creamy and smooth. Fold in salsa, green onions, and bell peppers, mixing well.
  2. Transfer the mixture onto a large piece of plastic wrap and shape it into a log. Secure the ends of the plastic wrap.
  3. Place the wrapped cheese log in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, or ideally overnight.
  4. After chilling, unwrap the cheese log and slice into thick rounds. Serve alongside crackers or vegetable sticks.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 8gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, prepare the cheese log a day in advance. Use room temperature cream cheese for easier mixing and ensure not to overmix the ingredients.

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