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Festive Olive Cheese Ball

SUBMITTED BY: Rachel Burns 

"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."
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This recipe has been rated 14 times with an average star rating of 4.0
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PREP TIME  10 Min
READY IN  40 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup butter, room temperature
  • 1 (5 ounce) jar pimento-stuffed green olives, drained and minced
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts

DIRECTIONS

  1. 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.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 4, 2006 by LENOREALEXAN 
This cheese ball is wonderful! It has become an annual addition to my Christmas Eve... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 30, 2006 by chicmom 
This cheese ball is awesome!!!! I had something like it at a wedding and I have been searching... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 23, 2006 by CAKESM8 
I thought it was very good, but extremely salty. My family apparently loves salt, though,... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 5, 2007 by martie 
This is a great cheese ball and very easy to make. After mixing ingredients together, it was a... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 26, 2006 by MissPolly 
Just what I was kinda looking for. Simple but very tasty. I didn't have garlic powder. Used 4... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4 star rating.
Reviewed on May 15, 2008 by Savta Sinda 
Can't wait to make this again!!! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 11, 2008 by Lori-Lu 
I liked this ok, but evidently my guests did not because hardly anyone ate it. I think I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 26, 2007 by Thisni Caza 
Took this to 'snack day' at work, and brought some home. But, no problem, more for me! I like it! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 13, 2008 by CHEF KATRINA 
For those who think it's too salty, you may want to use unsalted butter. Just a thought. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 4 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 14, 2008 by jeneanp 
Extremely salty. Too much for my tongue! MORE

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Nutritional Information
Festive Olive Cheese Ball

Servings Per Recipe: 16

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 159

  • Total Fat: 16.5g
  • Cholesterol: 31mg
  • Sodium: 281mg
  • Total Carbs: 1.8g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 0.6g
  • Protein: 2.4g

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