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Cream Cheese & Olive Spread

Cream Cheese & Olive Spread: Effortless, Flavor-Packed Delight

Cream Cheese & Olive Spread is a quick, no-cook appetizer featuring creamy cheese and briny olives, perfect for gatherings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Gluten-Free, Vegetarian
Calories: 100
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Spread
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese Ensure it's softened for easy mixing
  • 1/2 cup Green Olives Finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup Black Olives Finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup Mayonnaise Greek yogurt can be used for a lighter alternative
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder Use fresh minced garlic for more flavor
  • 1 tsp Onion Powder Finely grated fresh onion can be used instead
  • 2 tbsp Parsley Optional, for freshness
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Black Pepper

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • spatula
  • Chopping board
  • Knife

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Soften the Cream Cheese by taking it out of the refrigerator for about 30 minutes or microwave in 10-second bursts until soft.
  2. Chop the Green and Black Olives finely for even blending.
  3. Combine softened cream cheese, chopped olives, mayonnaise, garlic powder, and onion powder in a mixing bowl.
  4. Season with salt and black pepper to taste, adding chopped parsley if using.
  5. Transfer to a serving bowl, cover tightly, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  6. Serve with crackers, baguette slices, or fresh veggies after chilling.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tbspCalories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 2gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 50mg

Notes

This spread is vegetarian and gluten-free, making it suitable for various dietary preferences. Chill for at least an hour before serving to enhance flavors.

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