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olive sun-dried tomato cream cheese dip in terracotta dish on wood board

Olive Sun-dried Tomato Cheese Spread

This creamy cream cheese spread is loaded with the earthy flavors of olives, sun-dried tomatoes and fresh garden herbs, making this cracker spreader a delicious happy hour snack.

Course Appetizer
Prep Time 15 minutes
Servings 12
Author Joseph A Sciascia of Recipe For A Party

Ingredients

  • 16 oz cream cheese, regular or low-fat at room temperature
  • 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
  • 1/2 tsp red chili flakes
  • 1 tbsp fresh sage, chopped
  • 1 tbsp fresh oregano, chopped
  • 3/4 cup Castelvetrano olives, chopped (reserve 1/4 cup for garnish)
  • 3/4 cup black olives, rinsed, drained, chopped (reserve 1/4 cup for garnish)
  • 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes in oil, drained and chopped
  • 3 tbsp chives, minced (reserve 1 tbsp for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Stir together the softened cream cheese, parmesan cheese and chili pepper flakes, if you don't have time for it to reach room temperature, microwave the cheese for a minute or so to get it really soft

  2. stir in the sage and oregano and mix in the olives, sun-dried tomatoes and chives

  3. cover and refrigerate for at least two hours

  4. when ready to serve, let it come to room temperature, garnish the top with the remaining olives and chives. This spread really tastes best not ice cold and spreads better on crackers and toasts

  5. Makes 2 3/4 cups and serves up to 12 as an appetizer

Recipe Notes

This recipe could easily be halvedĀ