Easter Carrot Cheese Log

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(4 reviews)

By Montillo Italian Foods

Prep:15 mins

Cook:

Total:2 hrs 15 mins

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

Detailed Cooking Instructions

1
Use a food processor or chopper to mince the green and black olives.
2
In a mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, 4 ounces of Cheddar, the prepared olives, and taco spice. Use an electric mixer on a low setting to incorporate, then switch to medium speed until the ingredients are thoroughly blended.
3
Move the cheese blend onto a flat platter. Utilize a silicone spatula to form the mixture into a carrot outline that is 2 inches thick. Coat the surface of the "carrot" with 2 ounces of shredded Cheddar. Stick parsley stems into the thicker end to represent the carrot tops. Use a moist cloth to wipe away any stray bits from the platter. Wrap with plastic and chill for a minimum of two hours.

Recipe Reviews

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Bail A Hesseltine

2019-04-21

Absolutely tasty and a great choice for Easter. I think the negative feedback is wrong.

Soup Loving Nicole

2017-04-17

It was an enjoyable project! I followed the recipe exactly, and while I wasn't entirely convinced by the inclusion of green olives, I actually enjoyed them.