Olive-Cheese Ball

Prep: 30 min Serves: 8 Cuisine: American

A rich and tangy cheese ball combining creamy blue cheese, smooth cream cheese, and savory olives, accented with chives and crunchy walnuts. Perfect as an appetizer for parties or gatherings, offering a delightful blend of flavors and textures that appeal to cheese lovers and those seeking a savory, crowd-pleasing dip.

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Ingredients

  • 8 oz. cream cheese, softened
  • 8 oz. blue cheese, crumbled
  • 1 Tbsp. minced chives
  • 1/4 c. soft butter or oleo
  • 1/4 c. well drained chopped ripe olives
  • 1/3 c. chopped walnuts

Instructions

  1. Blend the cream cheese and oleo until smooth.
  2. Stir in the crumbled blue cheese, chopped olives, and minced chives.
  3. Chill the mixture for easier shaping.
  4. Form the mixture into a ball shape.
  5. Chill the cheese ball thoroughly.
  6. Before serving, sprinkle chopped walnuts over the ball.
  7. Serve with crackers.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

600 kcal 30% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 15.1g 30% DV
Total Fat 52.8g 68% DV
Carbs 23.3g 8% DV
Fiber 8.2g 29% DV
Sugar 3.5g 7% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 464.5mg 20% DV
Potassium 938.8mg 20% DV
Cholesterol 106.5mg 36% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 958mcg 100% DV
Vitamin C 165.3mg 100% DV
Vitamin D 0.1mcg 1% DV
Calcium 386.8mg 30% DV
Iron 6.1mg 34% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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