Antipasto Wreath

Name: Antipasto Wreath
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 80 min
Yield: 3
Ingredients: 2 pkg. brick cream cheese, softened; ¾ cup pepperoni; ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese; ¼ cup black olives; 2 Tbsp. fresh basil; 6 Tbsp. roasted red peppers, divided; 1 Tbsp. fresh parsley; RITZ Crackers

This easy to make holiday wreath has all your favorite antipasto flavors - pepperoni, olives, and roasted red peppers - in a creamy cracker spread.

Prep time:

0 min

Total time:

0 h 0 min

Servings:

Makes 3-1/4 cups spread, or 26 servings, 2 Tbsp. spread and 5 crackers each.

Ingredient list

2 pkg. (8 oz. each) brick cream cheese, softened
¾ cup chopped pepperoni
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
¼ cup chopped black olives
2 Tbsp. chopped fresh basil
6 Tbsp. chopped roasted red peppers, divided
1 Tbsp. chopped fresh parsley
RITZ Crackers

Directions

Mix cream cheese, pepperoni, grated cheese blend, olives, chopped basil and 2 Tbsp. peppers until well blended. Shape into 16-inch log; wrap in plastic wrap.

Refrigerate 1 hour or until firm enough to handle. Form into wreath shape on large plate.

Top with remaining peppers and parsley. Serve with crackers.

Recipe Tips

Variation
Prepare using Neufchatel cheese and RITZ Reduced Fat Crackers.
Variation
Serve with RITZ Snowflake Crackers, TRISCUIT Crackers or WHEAT THINS Big Snacks.
Make Ahead
The cheese log can be refrigerated up to 24 hours before shaping into wreath and decorating as directed.