Cream Cheese Olive Pimento Spread
Elevate your appetizer game with this irresistible Cream Cheese Olive Pimento Spread—a creamy, tangy blend of rich cream cheese, briny green olives, sweet pimentos, and a touch of garlic and onion seasoning. Perfectly balanced with a hint of mayo for extra smoothness and optional fresh parsley for a refreshing herby finish, this no-cook spread comes together in just 10 minutes, making it an effortless yet impressive dish for any occasion. Ideal as a flavorful dip for crackers and crostini or a unique sandwich spread, this versatile recipe is a surefire crowd-pleaser. Chill it before serving to let the bold Mediterranean-inspired flavors truly shine!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 1 cup green olives with pimentos
- 2 tbsp pimento (additional)
- 2 tbsp mayonnaise
- 0.5 tsp garlic powder
- 0.5 tsp onion powder
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley (optional, chopped)
- 0.25 tsp black pepper
- 0.25 tsp salt
Instructions
Remove the cream cheese from the refrigerator and allow it to soften at room temperature for about 15 minutes to make mixing easier.
Chop the green olives into small pieces, ensuring they are bite-sized but not finely minced.
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, chopped green olives, and 2 tablespoons of extra pimentos for additional flavor and texture.
Add the mayonnaise, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and salt to the bowl.
Using a spatula or an electric hand mixer, mix everything thoroughly until well combined and the spread reaches a smooth consistency. Be sure the olives and pimentos are evenly distributed throughout the mixture.
If desired, fold in the chopped parsley for a fresh, herby touch.
Taste the mixture and adjust seasoning as needed, adding a pinch more salt or pepper based on preference.
Transfer the Cream Cheese Olive Pimento Spread to a serving dish. Garnish with a few whole olives or a sprinkle of parsley for presentation, if desired.
Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld before serving.
Serve chilled with crackers, crostini, bagels, or as a sandwich spread. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1426 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 139.4 g | 179% | |
| Saturated Fat | 52.6 g | 263% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 259 mg | 86% | |
| Sodium | 5152 mg | 224% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 38.8 g | 14% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.7 g | 31% | |
| Total Sugars | 9.8 g | ||
| Protein | 17.8 g | 36% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 392 mg | 30% | |
| Iron | 3.8 mg | 21% | |
| Potassium | 547 mg | 12% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
