Olive Cheese Ball
This popular standby--a combo of cream cheese, blue cheese, ripe olives, and walnuts--is a terrific appetizer to serve at get-togethers any time of year.
Prep Time:
45 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 20 mins
Servings:
Makes 3 cups
Ingredients
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1 8-ounce package cream cheese
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8 ounces blue cheese, crumbled
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1/4 cup butter or margarine, softened
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2/3 cup chopped pitted ripe olives, well drained (one 4-1/2-ounce can)
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2 tablespoons snipped fresh chives
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1/3 cup coarsely chopped walnuts or almonds, toasted
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Fresh parsley (optional)
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Assorted crackers or apple slices
Directions
1.
Place cream cheese, blue cheese, and butter or margarine in a large bowl; let stand until room temperature. Beat cheeses and butter with electric mixer on low speed until smooth. Stir in olives and chives. Cover and chill for at least 4 hours or up to 24 hours.
2.
Shape mixture into a ball; cover and chill until serving time. To serve, roll in nuts. Let stand for 15 minutes. If desired, garnish with parsley. Serve with assorted crackers or apple slices. Makes 3 cups (forty-eight 1-tablespoon servings).
Make-ahead tip
Prepare cheeseball, except do not roll in nuts; cover and chill up to 24 hours before rolling in nuts and serving.
Nutrition information
Calories 50, Total Fat 5 g, Saturated Fat 3 g, Cholesterol 11 mg, Sodium 106 mg, Carbohydrate 1 g, Fiber 0 g, Protein 2 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 4%, Calcium 3%, Iron 1%.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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