Herbed Cheese Log with Salsa
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Course : Appetizers
From: HungryMonster.com
Serves: 8-12
 

Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
8         ounces        cream cheese
4         sprigs        cilantro
1/4       teaspoon      garlic powder
1         large         tomato, seeded and finely chopped (1 cup)
1         tablespoon    chopped fresh cilantro
2         teaspoons     olive or vegetable oil
                        Baguette slices, toasted, if desired
 

Preparation:

1. Place cream cheese, 4 sprigs cilantro and garlic powder in food processor or blender. Cover and process until smooth. 2. Shape cheese mixture into 5-inch log. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 1 hour. 3. Mix tomato, 1 tablespoon cilantro and the oil. To serve, spoon salsa onto serving plate, reserving 1 tablespoon. Place cheese log on serving plate. Top with reserved salsa. Serve with baguette slices. Wrap and refrigerate any remaining cheese log.