Ingredients
- 1 8-ounce package 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 tablespoons snipped fresh chives
- 1/3 cup coarsely chopped walnuts or almonds, toasted
- Fresh parsley (optional)
- Assorted crackers or apple slices
Preparation
Step 1
1. Place cream cheese, blue cheese, and butter or margarine in a large bowl; let stand until room temperature. 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.
2. 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 (forty-eight 1-tablespoon servings).
Make-ahead tip: Prepare cheeseball, except do not roll in nuts; cover and chill up to 24 hours before rolling in nuts and serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories 50, Total Fat (g) 5, Saturated Fat (g) 3, Cholesterol (mg) 11, Sodium (mg) 106, Carbohydrate (g) 1, Fiber (g) 0, Protein (g) 2, Vitamin A (DV%) 4, Calcium (DV%) 3, Iron (DV%) 1, Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet