Tasty Ham Olive Spread
Elevate your appetizer game with this Tasty Ham Olive Spread, a creamy, savory delight that comes together in just 15 minutes! Featuring tender cooked ham and briny green olives blended into a luscious base of cream cheese, mayonnaise, and Dijon mustard, this spread is bursting with bold flavors and velvety texture. A hint of garlic powder and black pepper adds a subtle kick, while a garnish of fresh parsley offers a vibrant touch. Perfectly versatile, this spread pairs beautifully with crackers, fresh bread, or crisp vegetable sticks, making it an ideal choice for parties, snack boards, or casual get-togethers. Quick to prepare and full of flavor, this ham and olive spread is sure to become your go-to recipe for effortless entertaining.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup (finely chopped) Cooked ham
- 0.5 cup (finely chopped) Green olives (pitted)
- 8 oz (softened) Cream cheese
- 3 tbsp Mayonnaise
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 0.5 tsp Garlic powder
- 0.25 tsp Black pepper
- 1 tbsp (finely chopped) Fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, mayonnaise, and Dijon mustard. Stir until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
Add the finely chopped ham, green olives, garlic powder, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly to ensure all ingredients are evenly distributed.
Taste the spread and adjust the seasoning as needed. Add more garlic powder or pepper if desired.
Transfer the mixture to a serving bowl and smooth the top with a spatula.
If desired, garnish with chopped fresh parsley for a pop of color and freshness.
Serve immediately with crackers, fresh bread, or vegetable sticks. Alternatively, refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together before serving.
Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1643 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 140.4 g | 180% | |
| Saturated Fat | 55.5 g | 278% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 417 mg | 139% | |
| Sodium | 5685 mg | 247% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 29.6 g | 11% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.2 g | 15% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.6 g | ||
| Protein | 68.9 g | 138% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 324 mg | 25% | |
| Iron | 4.0 mg | 22% | |
| Potassium | 1052 mg | 22% | |
*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.
