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

Emmanuel Emenike
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This cheese ball is always a hit at my holiday parties. It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Meherab Nabil
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I made this cheese ball for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


MAHAMUD MOLLA
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This is the best cheese ball recipe I've ever tried. It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfect.


Jayaprakash Jaya
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I was a bit skeptical about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I tried it. The cheese ball was absolutely delicious.


Md Yousuf Rony
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This recipe is a keeper! The cheese ball was so creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making it again.


Tato Gratacos
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I've made this cheese ball several times now and it's always a success. It's the perfect appetizer for any occasion.


Mercy Antonios
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This cheese ball is always a hit at my holiday parties. It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Deniz Yasar Kulbay
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I made this cheese ball for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


Mani Butt
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This is the best cheese ball recipe I've ever tried. It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfect.


Reagan Mbabazi
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I was a bit skeptical about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I tried it. The cheese ball was absolutely delicious.


Yousaf Arin
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This recipe is a keeper! The cheese ball was so creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making it again.


urmi akther
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I've made this cheese ball several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's the perfect appetizer for any occasion.


Warraich Baba
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This olive cheese ball was a hit at my holiday party! It was so easy to make and everyone loved it.