FESTIVE OLIVE CHEESE BALL

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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.

Provided by Rachel Burns

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Vegetable     Olives

Time 40m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
½ cup butter, room temperature
1 (5 ounce) jar pimento-stuffed green olives, drained and minced
1 ½ teaspoons garlic powder
1 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • 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 Facts : Calories 158.6 calories, Carbohydrate 1.8 g, Cholesterol 30.7 mg, Fat 16.5 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 2.4 g, SaturatedFat 7.3 g, Sodium 263.3 mg, Sugar 0.3 g

Muhammad B Hama
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This cheese ball is so easy to make and it's always a hit at parties. I love that I can use different types of cheese and mix-ins to create different flavors.


jennifer rodriguez
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I made this cheese ball for my family and they loved it! It was creamy and flavorful, and the olives and green onions added a nice touch.


Lorch Mthembu
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This cheese ball is delicious! It's the perfect appetizer for any party or gathering.


ouchako
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This is my favorite cheese ball recipe. It's so easy to make and it's always a hit at parties. I love the creamy texture and the tangy flavor of the cheese.


Dh abir Khan
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I've made this cheese ball several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can make it ahead of time and it's always a hit at parties.


Osama Memon
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This cheese ball is a great way to use up leftover cheese. I always have a few blocks of cheese in my fridge that I don't know what to do with, so I make this cheese ball and it's always a hit.


Abduselam Mohammed
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I'm not a big fan of cheese balls, but this one is actually pretty good. It's not too heavy or greasy, and the flavors are well-balanced.


monica monroy
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This is my favorite cheese ball recipe. It's so easy to make and it's always a hit at parties. I love the creamy texture and the tangy flavor of the cheese.


Boitumelo Mogotsi
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I've made this cheese ball several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can make it ahead of time and it's always a hit at parties.


Makuo Emecheta
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This cheese ball is a great way to use up leftover cheese. I always have a few blocks of cheese in my fridge that I don't know what to do with, so I make this cheese ball and it's always a hit.


wilbert Dieujuste
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I'm not a big fan of cheese balls, but this one is actually pretty good. It's not too heavy or greasy, and the flavors are well-balanced.


Md Moksed
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This is the best cheese ball recipe I've ever tried. It's so easy to make and it's always a hit at parties. I love that I can make it ahead of time and it's always fresh and delicious.


Gifty Fia
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I made this cheese ball for my family and they loved it! It was creamy and flavorful, and the olives and green onions added a nice touch.


Md Shojib Islam
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This cheese ball is so easy to make and it's always a hit at parties. I love that I can use different types of cheese and mix-ins to create different flavors.


ayana williams
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I've made this cheese ball several times and it's always a hit. I love that I can make it ahead of time and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Mohamad Izzeldin
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This cheese ball is delicious! It's the perfect appetizer for any party or gathering.


Thomas Eshenbaugh
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I was looking for a festive appetizer to serve at my holiday party and this cheese ball fit the bill perfectly. It was easy to make and everyone loved it. I will definitely be making it again.


Shade Khan
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This is my go-to cheese ball recipe. It's always a crowd-pleaser and it's so easy to make. I like to add a little bit of cayenne pepper to give it a bit of a kick.


nakale tuyenikelao
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I made this cheese ball for a potluck and it was gone in minutes! Everyone loved it. I will definitely be making it again.


Lashun Spikes
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This cheese ball was a huge hit at my holiday party! It was creamy, flavorful, and easy to make. I used a mix of sharp cheddar and mozzarella cheese, and added some chopped olives, green onions, and pecans. The result was a delicious and festive appe