Best 12 Blue Cheese And Black Olive Cheese Ball Recipes

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**Indulge in a Symphony of Flavors: Blue Cheese and Black Olive Cheese Ball Recipes**

Prepare to embark on a culinary journey with our tantalizing collection of blue cheese and black olive cheese ball recipes. These delectable treats are a harmonious blend of sharp, salty blue cheese, briny black olives, and a symphony of herbs and spices, resulting in a flavor explosion that will leave your taste buds dancing. Whether you're hosting a sophisticated cocktail party or a casual get-together, these cheese balls are sure to steal the show. Intriguing variations include a classic blue cheese and black olive combination, a zesty sun-dried tomato and basil twist, and a smoky chipotle and bacon rendition. Each recipe is carefully curated to deliver a unique taste experience, ensuring there's something to satisfy every palate. So, gather your ingredients, don your apron, and let's embark on a delightful culinary adventure!

Here are our top 12 tried and tested recipes!

SAVORY CHEESE BALL



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Blue cheese contributes a pleasant, tangy bite and olive a saltiness to this creamy cheese ball recipe. For the optimum taste, let the cheese ball stand at room temperature for 20 minutes before serving.-Jan Stawara, Howell, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 15m

Yield 2 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1 cup crumbled blue cheese
1/4 cup butter, softened
1 can (4-1/4 ounces) chopped ripe olives
1 tablespoon minced chives
3/4 cup chopped walnuts
Assorted crackers

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, blue cheese and butter until smooth. Stir in olives and chives. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour., Shape cheese mixture into a ball; roll in walnuts. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Serve with crackers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 145 calories, Fat 14g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 27mg cholesterol, Sodium 204mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

CHEESE BALL



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Enjoy crackers with these cheese balls for a tasty appetizer.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Appetizer

Time 10h50m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 packages (8 oz each) cream cheese
3/4 cup crumbled blue, Gorgonzola or feta cheese (4 oz)
1 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese (4 oz)
1 small onion, finely chopped (1/4 cup)
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
Assorted crackers, if desired

Steps:

  • Place cheeses in medium bowl; let stand at room temperature about 30 minutes or until softened. Beat onion and Worcestershire sauce into cheeses with electric mixer on low speed until mixed. Beat on medium speed 1 to 2 minutes, scraping bowl frequently, until fluffy. Cover and refrigerate at least 8 hours until firm enough to shape into a ball.
  • Shape cheese mixture into 1 large ball. Roll in parsley; place on serving plate. Cover and refrigerate about 2 hours or until firm. Serve with crackers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 160, Carbohydrate 2 g, Cholesterol 45 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 0 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, ServingSize 2 Tablespoons, Sodium 240 mg, Sugar 1 g, TransFat 0 g

OLIVE CHEESE BALL



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If you like olives, you'll love this special cheese ball from LaVerne Vinzant of Catawba, Wisconsin. "I received the recipe from a friend many years ago and am always asked to make it," she writes. TIP: "I like to prepare this ahead of time and chill it for at least 3 hours. You can serve it with any snack cracker."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 10m

Yield 1 cheese ball (3 cups).

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 can (4-1/2 ounces) chopped ripe olives, drained
1/2 cup chopped green onions
1 cup chopped walnuts
Assorted crackers

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Stir in the olives and onions. Shape into a ball; roll in walnuts. Cover and refrigerate until serving. Serve with crackers.

Nutrition Facts :

BLUE CHEESE BALL



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Only five ingredients combine to make an unforgettable classic cheese ball with the distinctive flavor of blue cheese.

Provided by LOONEYPROFESSOR

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Dips and Spreads Recipes     Cheese Dips and Spreads Recipes     Cheese Ball Recipes

Time 8h10m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
1 cup crumbled blue cheese
1 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
¼ cup minced onion
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, stir together the cream cheese, blue cheese, Cheddar cheese, onion and Worcestershire sauce. Transfer to a separate bowl that has been lined with plastic wrap. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
  • The next day, gather the cream cheese mixture into a ball. Spread the walnuts out on a dinner plate. Roll the cheese ball in nuts until coated. Refrigerate or serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 206.9 calories, Carbohydrate 2.5 g, Cholesterol 44.5 mg, Fat 19.4 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 6.8 g, SaturatedFat 9.7 g, Sodium 255.1 mg, Sugar 0.5 g

OLIVE CHEESE BALLS



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     appetizer

Time 20m

Yield 24 apps

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
2 tablespoon butter, softened
1/2 cup flour
Dash of cayenne
24 stuffed green olives drained and dried
Paprika

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees. In a medium bowl, combine cheese, butter, flour and cayenne with a fork until a dough-like form forms. Scoop up a tablespoon of the dough and enclose one olive with dough. Roll into a ball and place on baking sheet. Repeat process using up remaining dough. Sprinkle with paprika. Bake for 15 minutes or until golden. Serve warm.

BLUE CHEESE AND BLACK OLIVE CHEESE BALL



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This is an easy appetizer and is a huge hit with blue cheese fans!! I've seen them scraping the cheese board for the last crumbs..:)

Provided by gina gilmore

Categories     Cheese Appetizers

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 6

8 oz cream cheese
8 oz crumbled blue cheese
4 Tbsp butter
1 can(s) black olives (4.5 oz)
1 Tbsp minced chives (optional(
1/2 c nuts (pecan or sunflower seeds are best)

Steps:

  • 1. Get cheeses and butter to room temperature and then beat together. Add olives and chives. On parchment paper, roll into a ball. Then pat nuts into the ball. If you can find the shelled sunflower seeds, they are GREAT with this. But if you can't, pecan pieces work well also.
  • 2. Cover and chill in refrigerator until firm. Serve with plain wagers, bagel chips, or toast points.

EASY BLUE CHEESE CHEESE BALL



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Time 2h5m

Number Of Ingredients 6

8 oz block of cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup butter, softened
4 oz can of chopped olives
1/3 cup blue cheese crumbles
Olive, blue cheese, and chive amounts are just suggestions. We usually add more of each. We like our cheese ball loaded. We have also talked about how delicious this would be with little pieces of crispy bacon, but we have yet to try it that way.
2 T chopped chives

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl thoroughly mix the cream cheese and butter together.
  • Add olives, blue cheese, and chives. Mix well, making sure to scrape down the sides of the bowl.
  • Form mixture into a ball and wrap in a sheet of plastic wrap.
  • Refrigerate until completely chilled.
  • Place on a serving plate
  • Serve with dippers of your choice

Nutrition Facts : Calories 229 calories, Carbohydrate 2 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 59 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 23 grams fat, Fiber 0 grams fiber, Protein 5 grams protein, SaturatedFat 13 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 388 grams sodium, Sugar 1 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams unsaturated fat

OLIVE BALLS



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This fun, tasty appetizer will have your guests wondering, "What are those?" But these breaded olives are sure to be a hit.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Appetizer

Time 35m

Yield 40

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese (4 ounces)
1/4 cup butter or margarine, softened
1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 cup Original Bisquick™ mix
1 jar (5 ounces) pimiento-stuffed olives

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400°F.
  • Stir together cheese, butter and Worcestershire sauce; stir in Bisquick mix until dough forms (work with hands if necessary). Pat olives completely dry on paper towel. Shape 1 teaspoon dough around each olive. Place about 1 inch apart on ungreased cookie sheet.
  • Bake about 10 minutes or until light golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 40, Carbohydrate 2 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Fat 1, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 160 mg

BLUE BLEU CHEESE & CREAM CHEESE OLIVE BALL



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My mom has always made this cheese ball on every holiday since I was young. It is a big hit with my family!

Provided by JackieMarie

Categories     Cheese

Time 10m

Yield 10-15 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

1/2 cup softened butter
1 blue cheese (I buy treasure cove)
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 (12 ounce) can black olives, chopped (we use 1/2 - 1 full can)

Steps:

  • Mix cheeses& butter together until creamy.
  • Add chopped olives and mix.
  • Form ball and refrigerate overnight.
  • Serve with crackers like triscuits.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 199.7, Fat 20.8, SaturatedFat 11.3, Cholesterol 49.4, Sodium 429.2, Carbohydrate 2.7, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 0.1, Protein 2.1

OLIVE CHEESE BALLS



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A great olive appetizer that can be made in advance and then quickly thrown in the oven. It is a staple for the holidays and every party.

Provided by Pammy

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Vegetable     Olives

Time 1h35m

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 cups shredded extra-sharp Cheddar cheese
1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
½ cup butter
36 pimento-stuffed green olives, drained

Steps:

  • Place Cheddar cheese, flour, and butter in a food processor. Blend until cheese is finely ground and a crumbly dough forms.
  • Wrap each olive with a piece of the cheesy dough, covering the olive completely. Place olive balls on a cookie sheet and freeze for 1 hour.
  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Spread frozen olive balls on a baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until lightly browned, 15 to 20 minutes. Let cool for 5 minutes before serving. Eat with caution as olives will still be hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 67.8 calories, Carbohydrate 3.5 g, Cholesterol 13.4 mg, Fat 5.1 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 2.1 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 139.9 mg

BLACK OLIVE CHEESE BALL



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Make and share this Black Olive Cheese Ball recipe from Food.com.

Provided by mommyoffour

Categories     < 15 Mins

Time 15m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

8 ounces cream cheese, softened
2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
1/2 cup black olives, chopped
1 tablespoon minced parsley
1/2 teaspoon lemon pepper
1/4 teaspoon hot sauce
1/2 cup walnuts, chopped fine

Steps:

  • Mix cream cheese and cheddar cheese.
  • Stir in remaining ingredients (except nuts).
  • - if mixture is too dry add 1 T. french dressing_.
  • Chill 1 hour.
  • Form into ball.
  • Roll into chopped nuts.

AUNT ROSE'S CHEESE BALL



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This is my husband's great aunt's recipe. It's been passed down through the family for years! It's always a hit at parties! Roll in the chopped nuts of your choice.

Provided by TUGGLY

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Dips and Spreads Recipes     Cheese Dips and Spreads Recipes     Cold Cheese Dip Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
½ cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
3 ounces blue cheese
½ cup butter, melted
½ cup finely chopped black olives
2 tablespoons finely chopped green onions
1 teaspoon garlic salt
2 dashes Worcestershire sauce
1 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, mix the cream cheese, Cheddar cheese, blue cheese, butter, olives, green onions, garlic salt, and Worcestershire sauce. Cover, and refrigerate 30 minutes, until firm.
  • Form the mixture into 2 balls, and roll in the walnuts to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 239.3 calories, Carbohydrate 2.3 g, Cholesterol 54.6 mg, Fat 23.8 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 5.6 g, SaturatedFat 12.2 g, Sodium 377.4 mg, Sugar 0.3 g

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients for the best flavor.
  • Make sure the cream cheese is softened to room temperature before mixing.
  • Gradually add the chopped olives and blue cheese, mixing until just combined.
  • Shape the mixture into a ball and roll it in chopped walnuts or pecans.
  • Chill the cheese ball for at least 30 minutes before serving.
  • Serve the cheese ball with crackers, bread, or vegetables.

Conclusion:

This blue cheese and black olive cheese ball is a quick and easy appetizer that is perfect for any occasion. It is creamy, flavorful, and sure to be a hit with your guests. With its simple ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions, this recipe is a great option for those who are new to cooking or who are looking for a quick and delicious snack. Whether you are serving it at a party or enjoying it as a snack at home, this blue cheese and black olive cheese ball is sure to be a hit.

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