New Years is right around the corner which means more parties and even more food. This olive dip is a creamy alternative to an olive tapenade and is super simple to make. Be sure to purchase quality olives. The canned variety have a tendency to make the dip taste tinny -- not sure if that's even a word, but you know what I mean. Jarred, olives are work fine, but if you have access to fresh olives at your grocery store or Mediterranean type market even better.
Ingredients
1 cup pitted Kalmata olives (about 40 to 50 olives)
1 large clove of garlic
2 Tablespoons fresh parsley
1 8 oz. package of cream softened cream cheese.
Directions
- Roughly chop olives, garlic and parsley in a mini food processor or food chopper then place in a medium mixing bowl.
- Add soften cream cheese and stir.
- Chill for 2 hours and pair with your choice of crackers or rustic bread. I like serving this dish with Athenos Garlic & Herb Pita Chips
Servings
2 cups of dip
A Broken Oven Tip
Serve the dip alongside a plate of sundried tomatoes, banana peppers or seasoned meats such as cappicola or prosciutto.
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