🛒 WHAT YOU’LL NEED
🧀 8 oz cream cheese, softened
🧀 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
🫒 ¾ cup green olives, finely chopped
🥄 ½ cup mayonnaise
🧄 1 clove garlic, minced
🌿 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
🌶️ ¼ teaspoon black pepper
🧂 ¼ teaspoon onion powder
👩🍳 HOW TO MAKE IT
1️⃣ SOFTEN THE CREAM CHEESE
Let the cream cheese come to room temperature so it mixes smoothly.
2️⃣ MIX THE CREAMY BASE
In a medium bowl, beat together the cream cheese and mayonnaise until smooth and creamy.
3️⃣ ADD THE GOOD STUFF
Fold in the shredded cheddar, chopped olives, garlic, parsley, black pepper, and onion powder.
Stir until everything is evenly combined. 🧀🫒
4️⃣ CHILL
Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
This gives all those savory flavors time to mingle.
5️⃣ SERVE!
Spoon into a serving bowl and garnish with a little extra cheddar, chopped olives, or parsley.
Serve with:
🥨 Crackers
🥖 Toasted baguette slices
🥕 Carrot sticks
🥒 Cucumber slices
🥬 Celery sticks
✨ EASY WAYS TO MAKE IT YOUR OWN
🌶️ Add a pinch of cayenne or red pepper flakes for heat.
🧀 Swap some of the cheddar for Monterey Jack or Parmesan.
🫒 Try a mixture of green and black olives.
🥓 Stir in a little cooked, crumbled bacon for an extra-savory twist.
🍋 Add a tiny squeeze of lemon juice to brighten the flavors.
💡 A LITTLE TIP
Chop the olives fairly finely.
That way, you get a little olive flavor in nearly every bite without having large pieces overpowering the creamy cheddar base.
And if you make it ahead, the flavor gets even better after a few hours in the refrigerator. ❤️
🎉 THE PERFECT LITTLE PARTY DIP
Some appetizers are complicated.
This one isn't.
It's simply creamy cheese, sharp cheddar, salty olives, and a few flavorful extras coming together in one bowl.
Sometimes that's all you need to keep everyone gathered around the snack table! 🏡🫒
💬 YOUR TURN!
What would you dip into this first?
🥨 Crackers
🥖 Toasted bread
🥕 Fresh veggies
🥔 Potato chips
Tell me your pick—and save this recipe for the next time you need an easy appetizer!
Thank you for spending a little time with us today. ❤️
✍️ Written with care by BASSMA EL-HAZIBI
