Olive Cream Cheese Spread

Elevate your snacking game with this irresistible Olive Cream Cheese Spread, a perfect blend of tangy cream cheese, briny green and black olives, and the bright freshness of chopped parsley. With a hint of garlic powder and a splash of lemon juice, this easy-to-make recipe delivers bold Mediterranean-inspired flavors in just 10 minutes of prep time. Whether served chilled with crackers, toasted bread, or as a bagel topper, this creamy and savory spread is a versatile crowd-pleaser that's ideal for parties, picnics, or casual gatherings. Bursting with flavor and made from simple ingredients, it’s a must-try for olive lovers and a great way to add a gourmet twist to your appetizer table!

Nutriscore Rating: 42/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:10 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 8 oz cream cheese
• 0.5 cup green olives (pitted)
• 0.5 cup black olives (pitted)
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped)
• 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

In a medium mixing bowl, allow the cream cheese to soften at room temperature for about 10 minutes for easier mixing.

Step 2

Finely chop the green olives and black olives. Set aside.

Step 3

Using a fork or hand mixer, beat the cream cheese until smooth and creamy.

Step 4

Fold in the chopped green olives, black olives, and fresh parsley into the cream cheese mixture.

Step 5

Add the garlic powder, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Mix until all ingredients are well combined.

Step 6

Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.

Step 7

Transfer the Olive Cream Cheese Spread to a serving dish or airtight container.

Step 8

Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together before serving.

Step 9

Serve with crackers, toasted bread, bagels, or use as a sandwich spread. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	479.6 grams (479.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1120

Total Fat 109.70g	141%
Saturated Fat 50.60g	253%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.40g
Cholesterol 229mg	76%
Sodium 3871mg	168%
Total Carbohydrate 26.70g	10%
Dietary Fiber 8.40g	30%
Total Sugars 8.80g
Protein 16.10g	32%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 401mg	31%
Iron 5mg	27%
Potassium 489mg	10%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 85.2%

Protein: 5.6%

Carbs: 9.2%