Christmas Appetiser: Italian Cheese Loaf

Name: Christmas Appetiser: Italian Cheese Loaf
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Cuisine: European, Italian, Mediterranean
Ingredients: 500g/ 1 lb cream cheese (, softened (Note 1)); 1/3 cup sour cream ((Note 2)); 1/2 tsp EACH thyme, oregano, basil, rosemary, black pepper (OR 1 tsp Italian Seasoning); 1 tsp EACH garlic powder, salt, red pepper/chilli flakes ((adjust to taste)); 2 cup cheddar or other cheese (, freshly grated (Note 3)); 280g / 9 oz roasted peppers (, drained and finely chopped); 180g / 6 oz salami (, finely chopped (Note 4)); 3/4 cup green olives (, finely chopped); 1/3 cup green onion (, finely minced (3 - 4 stalks)); 220g / 7 oz sun dried tomato strips with OIL (, roughly chopped); 1/4 cup parsley (, finely chopped (or chives)); Rosemary sprigs ((decoration)); Jatz or other crackers (, for serving)

Instructions

Prep:20min

Recipe video above. Looks so festive, easy to make and a flavour bomb inside! Terrific economical, make ahead alternative to expensive cheese platters. It's like an antipasto platter in cheese log form! Adaptable and versatile! **Can freeform it instead of using loaf pan**

Updated at: Wed, 22 Oct 2025 16:58:54 GMT