Olives, cream cheese and toasted pecans; such a great combination. At a bakery where I used to work we sold a spread made of these three ingredients so when I was trying to think of an appetizer to take to my cookie exchange it came to mind. Not remembering exactly how to make it, I did a search and I found this recipe for Cream Cheese-Olive Spread.
This one is a bit more like a cheese ball rather than a spread, but what is a holiday party without a cheese ball, right? I used it as a base and added a few of my other favorite ingredients to spice it up a bit. It also helped me put those Mezzetta Italian Castelvetrano Green Olives from the Foodbuzz Fest to very good use.
It was a huge hit pared with these homemade flaxseed crackers.
1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
1/3 cup blue cheese, crumbled
½ cup green olives, pitted and chopped
1 tbsp mayonnaise
2 tsp hot sauce
1 tsp olive juice
½ cup pecans, chopped and toasted
1/3 cup blue cheese, crumbled
½ cup green olives, pitted and chopped
1 tbsp mayonnaise
2 tsp hot sauce
1 tsp olive juice
½ cup pecans, chopped and toasted
In a mixer, combine all ingredients except for the pecans. Mix until all ingredients are incorporated. Spoon the mixture onto a large piece of plastic wrap. Cover in the wrap and shape into a log. Place in the fridge to chill for at least 30 minutes. Roll in the pecans just before serving. Serves about 10 to 12 people.
P.S. Mix the pecans into the cheese spread and you’ll have a great filling for mini party sandwiches on whole grain rolls.
What a unique combination of olives blue cheese and pecans! Sounds super delicious, I can’t wait to try!
I bet that was tasty with the saltiness of the olives
This sounds so savory and tasty, I want to make this as a holiday party dip – cannot wait.
Mmmmm, I want to make this for Xmas at the in-laws’ house. I hope I can find pecans in Chile! If not, I suppose I can use walnuts??
I also want to try your checkerboard shortbread, but I have no clue how to make it a checkerboard without visual instructions. I am scared I will mess it up!!
nuts, cheese and olives – my favs. thanks for the recipe. it will be great to try out over the holidays!
Such a great combo of flavors! And so perfect for the holidays!
This is a great combination! I love the addition of olives! I am bookmarking this one!
My husband would love this – it incorporates two of his favorites: olives and blue cheese! Spread or ball, it sounds delicious.