Description
A creamy and flavorful Cream Cheese & Olive Spread that makes a perfect appetizer for any occasion. This easy-to-make spread combines the richness of cream cheese with the briny flavors of green and black olives, enhanced with a hint of garlic and onion powders.
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
- In a medium bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, chopped green and black olives, mayonnaise, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Taste and season with salt and black pepper as needed.
- If desired, stir in chopped fresh parsley for added color and freshness.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving to allow flavors to meld.
- Serve chilled with crackers, toast points, or fresh vegetables.
Mix until smooth and well blended.
Notes
- You can adjust the ratio of green to black olives based on your taste.
- For a lighter version, use reduced-fat cream cheese and light mayonnaise.
- This spread can be made up to 2 days in advance and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 310 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
