Olive Cream Cheese Spread
Elevate your snacking game with this irresistible Olive Cream Cheese Spread, a perfect blend of tangy cream cheese, briny green and black olives, and the bright freshness of chopped parsley. With a hint of garlic powder and a splash of lemon juice, this easy-to-make recipe delivers bold Mediterranean-inspired flavors in just 10 minutes of prep time. Whether served chilled with crackers, toasted bread, or as a bagel topper, this creamy and savory spread is a versatile crowd-pleaser that's ideal for parties, picnics, or casual gatherings. Bursting with flavor and made from simple ingredients, it’s a must-try for olive lovers and a great way to add a gourmet twist to your appetizer table!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 0.5 cup green olives (pitted)
- 0.5 cup black olives (pitted)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped)
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
In a medium mixing bowl, allow the cream cheese to soften at room temperature for about 10 minutes for easier mixing.
Finely chop the green olives and black olives. Set aside.
Using a fork or hand mixer, beat the cream cheese until smooth and creamy.
Fold in the chopped green olives, black olives, and fresh parsley into the cream cheese mixture.
Add the garlic powder, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Mix until all ingredients are well combined.
Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
Transfer the Olive Cream Cheese Spread to a serving dish or airtight container.
Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together before serving.
Serve with crackers, toasted bread, bagels, or use as a sandwich spread. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
135 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 13.4 g | 17% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.2 g | 31% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 31 mg | 10% | |
| Sodium | 388 mg | 17% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 2.4 g | 1% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.8 g | 3% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.2 g | ||
| Protein | 2.1 g | 4% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 45 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 0.5 mg | 3% | |
| Potassium | 53 mg | 1% | |
*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.
