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Cream Cheese and Olive Spread

A creamy, tangy spread made with softened cream cheese, chopped olives, and simple seasoning. This easy appetizer is perfect for crackers, tea sandwiches, celery sticks, party trays, or quick make-ahead snacking.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Appetizer, No-Cook, Party Food, Snack, Spread
Cuisine American
Servings 8
Calories 106 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1/2 cup green olives finely chopped
  • 2 tbsp olive brine
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions
 

  • Add the softened cream cheese to a medium bowl.
  • Stir in the finely chopped green olives and olive brine.
  • Add the garlic powder and black pepper.
  • Mix until smooth, creamy, and evenly combined.
  • Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve, or serve immediately with crackers, bread, or vegetables.

Notes

Use pimento-stuffed olives for classic flavor. For a smoother spread, blend everything in a food processor.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 106kcalCarbohydrates: 1.7gProtein: 1.8gFat: 10.6gSaturated Fat: 5.6gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 29mgSodium: 296mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 1g
Keyword appetizer, crackers, cream cheese, make-ahead, olive spread