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Olive Cheese Ball

Source of Recipe


Better Homes and Gardens






List of Ingredients



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