PIMIENTO-OLIVE CHEESE LOG

Pimiento-Olive Cheese Log image

Pimientos give great color to this soft-textured cheese log. I make it for many occasions throughout the year.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Appetizers

Time 15m

Yield 1-1/4 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 11

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Ingredients

1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1 jar (2 ounces) diced pimientos, drained
2 tablespoons finely chopped ripe olives
1-1/2 teaspoons grated onion
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon dried thyme
1/8 teaspoon ground mustard
1/8 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
Assorted crackers

Steps:

In a small bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Stir in the next nine ingredients. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour or until firm. Shape into a log. Cover and refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight. Serve with crackers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 83 calories, Fat 8g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 25mg cholesterol, Sodium 142mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.