Creamy cheese olive dip (Printable version)
Creamy, tangy dip loaded with chopped green and black olives. Ready in 10 minutes, ideal for parties.
# Ingredient List:
→ Dairy
01 - 8 oz cream cheese, softened
02 - 1/3 cup sour cream
→ Olives
03 - 1/2 cup pitted green olives, finely chopped
04 - 1/2 cup pitted black olives, finely chopped
→ Vegetables & Aromatics
05 - 2 tablespoons green onions, finely sliced
06 - 1 clove garlic, minced
→ Seasonings
07 - 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped
08 - 1 teaspoon lemon juice
09 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
# How to Make It:
01 - Combine softened cream cheese and sour cream in a medium bowl. Mix until smooth and creamy.
02 - Add chopped green and black olives, green onions, parsley, garlic, lemon juice, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly to incorporate.
03 - Taste the mixture and adjust seasoning if needed.
04 - Transfer to a serving bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld. Serve chilled with crackers, pita chips, or fresh vegetable sticks.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- It comes together in under 10 minutes but tastes like you fussed over it for hours
- The combination of salty olives and creamy base creates that addictive sweet-savory balance that keeps people coming back for just one more bite
02 -
- I tried making this with Greek yogurt once when I was out of sour cream, and while it worked, the texture was noticeably different and everyone kept asking what I'd changed
- Making this the night before is honestly a game changer—something magical happens when those flavors get to know each other overnight
03 -
- Invest in actual good olives from the olive bar instead of the canned stuff—the texture and flavor difference is worth every extra penny
- Pat your olives dry with paper towels before chopping if they're really juicy, otherwise your dip might end up thinner than you want