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Serves 9
Course: Appetizer
Allergen(s): Milk, Nuts, Milk, Nuts
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Olive Cheese Ball

Olive Cheese Ball

4 from 8 votes
Course: appetizer
Servings: Serves 9
Author: Kristy Norrell

Ingredients

  • 1 (9 oz) jar green olives, roughly chopped and divided
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped and divided
  • 1 cup walnuts, finely chopped
  • 2 (8 oz) each packages cream cheese, softened
  • 1 1/2 cups sharp white cheddar cheese, grated
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Preparation

  1. Take 1/4 cup of the olives and chop a bit finer than the rest. Add to a medium bowl. Add 1 tablespoon of the parsley and the walnuts and stir to combine. Set aside.
  2. In a separate bowl, combine the cream cheese, cheddar cheese, garlic powder, and salt and pepper. Mix until well combined.
  3. Add remaining olives and parsley and stir to combine.
  4. Lay out a piece of plastic wrap. Place cream cheese mixture in center and use plastic wrap to shape into a ball. Chill about 1 hour.
  5. Remove from refrigerator and roll in olive/walnut mixture. Re-wrap in plastic wrap and chill until ready to serve. Enjoy!