Festive Olive Cheese Ball

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This is a cheese ball that has olives, butter and garlic in it, and it is rolled in walnuts - we enjoyed it every year at Christmas as children.

Prep Time:
10 mins
Additional Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
40 mins
Servings:
16
Yield:
16 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened

  • ½ cup butter, room temperature

  • 1 (5 ounce) jar pimento-stuffed green olives, drained and minced

  • 1 ½ teaspoons garlic powder

  • 1 cup chopped walnuts

Directions

  1. In a medium bowl, stir together the cream cheese and margarine until well blended. Mix in the green olives and garlic powder. Shape into a ball, and roll in chopped walnuts to coat. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving, but preferably overnight. Serve with an assortment of crackers.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

159 Calories
17g Fat
2g Carbs
2g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 16
Calories 159
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 17g 21%
Saturated Fat 7g 37%
Cholesterol 31mg 10%
Sodium 263mg 11%
Total Carbohydrate 2g 1%
Dietary Fiber 1g 2%
Total Sugars 0g
Protein 2g 5%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 25mg 2%
Iron 1mg 3%
Potassium 60mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.