Appetizer for 14
Antipasto Cheese Ball Tree
$5.13for 430 minServes 14
Cream cheese blends with vegetables, herbs, and spices before being shaped into a tree and covered with olives.

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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cream cheese, 32 oz$0.30/oz typical | 32 oz | $9.60Typical price | |
| Artichoke hearts, 6 oz$0.18/oz typical | 6 oz | $1.08Typical price | |
| Bell peppers, 0.15 lb$2.49/lb typical | 0.15 lb | $0.39Typical price | |
| Pickles and olives, 1.25 oz$0.18/oz typical | 1.25 oz | $0.22Typical price | |
| Mint, 0.5$1.99 each typical | 0.5 | $0.99Typical price | |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, a little$1.49 each typical | a little | $0.19Typical price | |
| Pepperoni and salami, 0.5 oz$0.65/oz typical | 0.5 oz | $0.26Typical price | |
| Prosciutto, 4 oz$1.20/oz typical | 4 oz | $4.80Typical price | |
| Total for the servings shown | $17.95 | ||
Pantry staples you likely have
Dried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)
Not included in the cost.
- 30 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 14servings as written
- $typical cost tier
AmericanLow-carbBudgetAppetizersSnacks
$1.28 per serving$5.13 for 4
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Ingredients
- 4 cups cream cheese
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes
- 1/2 cup red bell peppers
- 1/4 cup dill pickles
- 1/4 cup chives
- 1/4 cup parsley
- 1 tbsp onion powder
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 pinch salt (optional)
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes
- rosemary leaves
- ritz crackers (optional)
- 8 slices salami (optional)
- 8 slices prosciutto (optional)
Steps
- Chop the sun-dried tomatoes, bell peppers, pickles, chives, and parsley.
- Stir the cream cheese, chopped vegetables, herbs, onion powder, garlic powder, and salt in a large bowl.
- Shape the cheese mixture into a cone on a serving plate.
- Press the olives and remaining sun-dried tomatoes over the cone.
- Decorate the tree with rosemary leaves and chill it for 10 minutes.
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