Cream Cheese Olive Spread 2 Recipe

I’ve been playing around in the kitchen lately and I came up with this surprisingly awesome cream cheese olive spread that totally changes the game for my snack time.

Ingredients:
1. 8 oz cream cheese (it should be softened so it mixes well)
2. 1/2 cup pitted olives (green or a mix, roughly chopped)
3. 1 small garlic clove, minced (make sure its cut into tiny pieces)
4. 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
5. 1 tbsp olive oil
6. 1 tbsp capers, roughly chopped (this one is optional if you’re into it)
7. Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions:
1. First off, put your 8 oz of softened cream cheese in a medium bowl.
2. Toss in the roughly chopped olives next.
3. Add the minced garlic clove. Be sure its cut so the flavor spreads out nicely.
4. Pour in the lemon juice and olive oil then mix them together pretty gently. Dont over mix the stuff!
5. If you’re using capers, now is the time to throw in your roughly chopped capers.
6. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Dont be shy with the salt especially if you like a bit of a kick.
7. Use a spoon or spatula to mix everything until its all combined but try not to over do it.
8. Give it a taste and adjust any of the ingredients if needed.
9. Transfer the mixture into a serving bowl.
10. Enjoy your Cream Cheese Olive Spread with crackers, bread or even veggies.

I think my Cream Cheese Olive Spread 2 is absolutely delish. It mixes a soft cream cheese base with tangy olives, garlicky minced clove, zesty lemon juice and olive oil.

I love the boost of healthy fats and the slight salty kick of capers that make it so nutritous.

Ingredients

• Cream Cheese: smooth, rich texture giving creaminess and protein, but sometimes a bit heavy.
• Olives: offer heart healthy fats and fibre, lending a briny, salty punch to the spread.
• Garlic: adds a zesty bump with antioxidants, boosting flavour in a simple way.
• Lemon Juice: infuses sour brightness that cuts richness, tying all tastes together.
• Olive Oil: smooth, healthy fat that makes the spread silky and well blended.
• Capers: optional tang that brightens the flavour and adds a bit of zest.
• Salt & Pepper: basic seasonings that universally enhance every bite.

Ingredient Quantities

• 8 oz cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup pitted olives (green or mixed), roughly chopped
• 1 small garlic clove, minced
• 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp capers, roughly chopped (optional)
• Salt and black pepper to taste

How to Make this

1. Start by placing the 8 oz of softened cream cheese in a medium mixing bowl.

2. Throw in the roughly chopped olives (you can use either green or mixed olives).

3. Add in the minced garlic clove; make sure it’s small pieces so you get a good flavor spread.

4. Pour in 1 tbsp of fresh lemon juice and 1 tbsp of olive oil, then mix them gently.

5. If you’re using capers, now’s the time to throw in the 1 tbsp of roughly chopped capers.

6. Season with salt and black pepper to taste; dont be shy with the salt if you like a bit of a kick.

7. Use a spoon or spatula to mix everything together until all ingredients are well combined, but don’t over mix.

8. Give it a taste and feel free to adjust any of the ingredients if needed.

9. Transfer the mix into a serving bowl.

10. Enjoy your Cream Cheese Olive Spread with crackers, bread, or veggies.

Equipment Needed

1. A medium mixing bowl
2. A cutting board and knife for roughly chopping the olives, garlic, and capers
3. Measuring spoons for the lemon juice, olive oil, and capers
4. A spoon or spatula for gently mixing everything together
5. A serving bowl for the final spread

FAQ

• Q: Can I use other cheese instead of cream cheese?
  A: Yes you can, but it might change the flavor a bit. Cream cheese gives a nice tangy smooth texture thats hard to beat.
• Q: Do I really need to include the capers?
  A: Not at all. Capers add a bit of extra tang, but if you’re not into it, you can just skip them without ruining the spread.
• Q: How long can I store this spread in the fridge?
  A: You can keep it in a sealed container up to about 3 days. Just make sure it’s covered well so it doesn’t pick up other smells.
• Q: Can I serve this spread warm?
  A: It’s best served chilled or at room temperature. If you heat it up, the cream cheese can separate and get a bit oily.
• Q: What can I serve with this spread?
  A: The spread works great as a dip for crackers, spread on toasted bread, or even as a sandwich filling. Its versatile so have fun with it.

Cream Cheese Olive Spread 2 Recipe Substitutions and Variations

• Cream cheese: Try substituting it with Neufchatel cheese or even ricotta for a lighter taste.
• Olives: Instead of pitted olives, you can use chopped sun-dried tomatoes or a mix of green and black olives for more depth.
• Garlic: If fresh garlic ain’t available, you can use a small pinch of garlic powder instead.
• Lemon juice: Lime juice works in a pinch or you could use a dash of vinegar for that tangy kick.
• Olive oil: You could swap this for any neutral oil like canola if you’re looking to change it up a bit.

Pro Tips

1. Try lettin the cream cheese sit out a bit so it’s extra soft before mixin everything. It makes it much easier to blend all the flavors together without lumps.
2. Chop yer garlic and olives as fine as possible so that each bite gets a bit of that punch – ya don’t want huge chunks standin out too much.
3. Don’t be afraid to add a little extra lemon juice or salt if it tastes too milder for you. Taste as you go and adjust to your likin.
4. If you are addin capers, mix ’em in gently and only just enough so they give a burst of flavor without overpowrin’ the other ingredients. Enjoy experimentin with how much you use!