Festive Olive Cheese Spread

Spread joy at your holiday party with our easy Festive Olive Cheese Spread. Great with all kinds of crackers, veggies and bread!

Tools:

Ingredients:

  • 1 pkg (8 ounce) cream cheese softened
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1/2 cup pimiento stuffed green olives finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons sweet roasted red peppers finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh chives finely snipped
  • 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest grated
  • Holiday Crisps or toasted baguette slices for serving

Makes: 6 appetizer mini spreads.


instructions

In large bowl, beat together cream cheese and butter until smooth; stir in olives, peppers, parsley, chives, lemon juice and zest.

Spoon evenly into cavities, gently pressing and spreading mixture evenly.

Cover with aluminum foil and refrigerate until firm, at least 6 hours.

To serve, gently press bottom of cavity to release spread. Place on serving plate.

Serve with Holiday Crisps, crackers or toasted baguette slices.