Everyone seems to LOVE a charcuterie board these days but have you tried a Butter Board? Rich and creamy but without the butter. This makes a GREAT appetizer to any social gathering. It is so easy to make with just a few ingredients and very little time.
Ingredients:
1 8 oz package of softened cream cheese of choice (Non-Fat, 1/3 Fat or all the fat)
1 8 oz feta cheese brick
2 tbsp. of mayonnaise
1 jar of each of: green olives, kalamata olives and roasted red peppers (drained)
1 jar marinated artichoke. (if you used the canned artichokes in water drain the water first) 2-3 cloves of garlic, finely chopped or smashed
1-2 tsp of oregano (chopped fresh oregano can also be use but increased to
1 tbsp. Salt and pepper (S&P)
Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO), to taste
Directions:
1. Pre heat oven to 425 degrees
2. Rough chop your olives, artichokes and peppers and add them to a rimmed cookie sheet. 3. Give a heavy drizzle of EVOO and pop in the oven for 15 minutes.
4. While that is roasting, add your cream cheese, feta and mayo in a stand mixer and whip until creamy.
5. Check your veggies the oven give those ingredients a little toss, flip, turn and add your garlic.
6. Put back in the oven for ~5-10 more minutes. Once you have that beautiful golden brown color on the olives, artichoke and peppers, remove from oven and let cool for ~5 minutes. Give it a little taste test and add a pinch of S&P if needed.
7. Grab your favorite board, plate or serving tray. Smear your cheese mixture all over the board, but do not go too far to the edge.
8. Pour your roasted olives, artichokes and peppers onto the cheese spread.
9. Give it another EVOO drizzle and garnish with your sprinkle of oregano
Notes:
Servings: 8-10
Prep time:~10 minutes
Cook time: ~20 minutes
Total time: ~30 minutes
Other: The rich creamy texture with the salty garlic herby taste is amazing. You can even try a little lemon squeeze or hot honey after it is assembled for different pop of flavor
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