Festive Olive Cheese Ball

18 Reviews

Prep: 10 min
Ready In: 40 min

“This is a cheese ball that has olives, butter and garlic in it, and it is rolled in walnuts - we enjoyed it every year at Christmas as children.” - by Rachel Burns

Ingredients

1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup butter, room temperature
1 (5 ounce) jar pimento-stuffed green olives, drained and minced
1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 cup chopped walnuts

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Original recipe yields 16 servings

Directions

In a medium bowl, stir together the cream cheese and margarine until well blended. Mix in the green olives and garlic powder. Shape into a ball, and roll in chopped walnuts to coat. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving, but preferably overnight. Serve with an assortment of crackers.

Nutrition

Amount Per Serving (16 total)

Calories
159 cal
8%

Fat
16.5 g
25%

Carbs
1.8 g
< 1%

Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

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LENOREALEXAN

Jun. 4, 2006

"This cheese ball is wonderful! It has become an annual addition to my Christmas Eve appetizers. It is extremely simple, beautiful to look at, and wonderfully tasty - I serve it with assorted bagel c..." See morehips."

chicmom

Aug. 30, 2006

"This cheese ball is awesome!!!! I had something like it at a wedding and I have been searching for a recipe for years now! If you like olives you will love this recipe. Quick and easy, a great last mi..." See morenute recipe when you need an appetizer."

MissPolly

Dec. 26, 2006

"Just what I was kinda looking for. Simple but very tasty. I didn't have garlic powder. Used 4 cloves of smashed roasted garlic. Let it rest overnight. Take out of fridge at least 1/2 hour before servi..." See moreng. ---thank you for recipe"

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