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Cream Cheese & Olive Spread

Creamy Cream Cheese & Olive Spread for Effortless Snacking

This Cream Cheese & Olive Spread is a quick, no-cook vegetarian treat, perfect for effortless snacking and gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Vegetarian
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Spread
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese softened
  • 1/2 cup Green Olives pitted and chopped
  • 1/2 cup Black Olives pitted and chopped
  • 3 tbsp Mayonnaise light version optional
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder or fresh minced garlic
  • 1 tsp Onion Powder or fresh onions
  • 2 tbsp Parsley fresh garnish
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Spatula
  • Cutting Board
  • Knife

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Soften the Cream Cheese: Take cream cheese out of the refrigerator and let it soften for about 30 minutes at room temperature or microwave in 10-second bursts until soft.
  2. Chop the Olives: Pit and finely chop the green and black olives, aiming for small, uniform pieces.
  3. Mix the Ingredients: In a bowl, combine softened cream cheese, chopped olives, mayonnaise, garlic powder, and onion powder. Blend until smooth, leaving visible flecks of olives.
  4. Season & Adjust: Taste the mixture and season with salt and pepper. Mix and fold in parsley if desired.
  5. Chill the Spread: Transfer to a serving bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  6. Serve and Garnish: Remove from fridge, stir, and garnish with additional olives or parsley before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tbsCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 2gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

This spread can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days. For freezing, it lasts up to 1 month, thaw in the fridge overnight before serving.

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