Cream Cheese & Olive Spread Recipe
A creamy and flavorful Cream Cheese & Olive Spread that combines tangy olives, smooth cream cheese, and aromatic spices. Perfect for serving chilled as a delicious appetizer with crackers, toast points, or fresh vegetables.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Cream Cheese & Olive Spread
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup green olives with pimentos, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup black olives, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (optional)
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a medium bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, chopped green and black olives, mayonnaise, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Mix Thoroughly: Mix until smooth and well blended, ensuring an even distribution of olives and spices.
- Season: Taste the spread and season with salt and black pepper as needed to enhance the flavors.
- Add Parsley (Optional): If desired, stir in chopped fresh parsley to add a pop of color and fresh herbaceous flavor.
- Refrigerate: Cover and refrigerate the spread for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld together for optimal taste.
- Serve: Serve the chilled olive and cream cheese spread with crackers, toast points, or fresh vegetables for a delightful appetizer or snack.
Notes
- You can adjust the ratio of green to black olives based on your taste preferences.
- For a lighter version, use reduced-fat cream cheese and light mayonnaise to decrease calories and fat content.
- This spread can be made up to 2 days in advance and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for convenience.
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