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    Olive Cheese Ball


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    BETTER HOMES AND GARDENS
    * One 8-ounce pkg. cream cheese
    * 8 ounces blue cheese, crumbled
    * 1/4 cup butter or margarine, softened
    * 2/3 cup chopped pitted ripe olives, well drained (one 4-1/2-ounce can)
    * 2 Tbsp snipped fresh chives
    * 1/3 cup coarsely chopped walnuts or almonds, toasted
    * Fresh parsley (optional)
    * Assorted crackers or apple slices



    Instructions

    1. Place cream cheese, blue cheese and butter in a large bowl; let stand until room temperature.

    2. Beat cheeses and butter with electric mixer on low speed until smooth. Stir in olives and chives. Cover and chill for at least 4 hours, or up to 24 hours.

    3. Shape mixture into a ball; cover and chill until serving time. To serve, roll in nuts. Let stand for 15 minutes. If desired, garnish with parsley. Serve with assorted crackers or apple slices.

    Makes 3 cups.

    MAKE-AHEAD:

    Prepare cheese ball, except do not roll in nuts; cover and chill up to 24 hours before rolling in nuts and serving.

 

 

 


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