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Antipasto Cheese Ball

Cheese Ball Antipasto is a perfect centre piece for any occasion! Full of antipasto ingredients both on the inside and covered in them on the outside! Serve it on a platter with cold meats such as salami and prosciutto, PLUS crackers!
Prep Time30 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Antipasto, Antipasto Cheese Ball, Cheese Ball
Servings: 14 people
Calories: 134kcal
Author: Karina

Ingredients

For The Dip:

  • 24 ounces cream cheese softened
  • ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes chopped
  • ½ cup red bell peppers diced
  • 3.5 ounces chopped salami pieces chopped
  • ¼ cup chives chopped
  • ¼ cup parsley chopped
  • 1 tablespoon onion powder
  • 2 teaspoons

    garlic powder


  • 1 pinch salt to taste, if desired

For The Decorations:


  • 2 cups pitted mixed olives halved lengthways, I use a variety of black, green and Kalamata olives - dried with paper towel
  • ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes chopped, dried with paper towel
  • 1 handful ritz water crackers or pretzels for serving
  • 1 handful salami slices, for serving
  • 1 handful prosciutto slices, for serving
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Instructions

  • In a bowl combine all the ingredients for the dip and mix until the ingredients are well combined.
  • Place a piece of non-stick plastic wrap on a clean bench top or work surface. Scoop the cream cheese mixture out onto the plastic wrap and completely cover with another piece of wrap. 
  • Use your hands to mould the cream cheese mixture into a ball. Carefully pick up the cheese ball with one hand and peel off the plastic wrap on the bottom of the ball with your other hand. Place the ball straight onto a serving plate.
  • Decorate: dry each olive and sun dried tomato piece on a sheet of paper towel to soak up the oil before placing them on the cheese ball so they adhere better. 
  • Lightly press them into the cream cheese to ensure they stay on. Brush with some sun dried tomato oil from the jar (optional but adds even more flavour)!
  • Serve with crackers of your choice, salami and prosciutto slices rolled up!
    ENJOY!

Notes

Tip: Don't forget to refrigerate your ball before decorating to make it easier to work with. 

Nutrition

Calories: 134kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.001g | Cholesterol: 12mg | Sodium: 818mg | Potassium: 469mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 458IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 195mg | Iron: 1mg