Appetizers and Snacks Dips and Spreads Recipes Cheese Dips and Spreads Recipes Cheese Ball Recipes Easter Carrot Cheese Log 3.8 (4) 4 Reviews 3 Photos No carrots are in it, but this eye-catching appetizer was a big hit this Easter (2015). Not too salty and not too spicy... just right! And for me the hostess, it was quick and easy to make - an extra bonus! Serve with crackers, pita chips, or toast. Create your own shape to accent your next holiday or special occasion table. Submitted by Montillo Italian Foods Published on February 26, 2020 Save Rate Print Share Close Add Photo 3 Prep Time: 15 mins Additional Time: 2 hrs Total Time: 2 hrs 15 mins Servings: 12 Yield: 12 servings Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 1x 2x 4x Oops! Something went wrong. Our team is working on it. Original recipe (1X) yields 12 servings 1 (2.25 ounce) can sliced black olives, rinsed and drained 2 ounces pimento-stuffed green olives, rinsed and drained 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, at room temperature 4 ounces finely shredded sharp Cheddar cheese 2 teaspoons mild taco seasoning mix 10 sprigs fresh parsley, stems cut to 2 inches long 2 ounces shredded sharp Cheddar cheese, or as needed Directions Chop black olives and green olives in a food processor or a food chopper. Mix cream cheese, 4 ounces Cheddar cheese, chopped olives, and taco seasoning together in a bowl using an electric mixer on low speed. Increase speed to medium and mix until well combined. Transfer cheese mixture to a flat serving plate. Shape cheese mixture into a 2-inch-thick carrot shape using a silicone bowl scraper. Press 2 ounces Cheddar cheese over the entire "carrot". Insert parsley sprigs into the top of the "carrot". Remove excess cheese from the plate using a damp napkin. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours. I Made It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 208 Calories 19g Fat 3g Carbs 7g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 12 Calories 208 % Daily Value * Total Fat 19g 24% Saturated Fat 11g 57% Cholesterol 56mg 19% Sodium 390mg 17% Total Carbohydrate 3g 1% Dietary Fiber 1g 4% Total Sugars 0g Protein 7g 14% Vitamin C 32mg 35% Calcium 171mg 13% Iron 2mg 12% Potassium 191mg 4% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.