Festive Olive Cheese Ball

Rating: 4.3 stars
23 Ratings
  • 5 star values: 13
  • 4 star values: 7
  • 3 star values: 1
  • 2 star values: 1
  • 1 star values: 1

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.

By Rachel Burns

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Recipe Summary

prep:
10 mins
additional:
30 mins
total:
40 mins
Servings:
16
Yield:
16 servings
Nutrition Info
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Ingredients

16
Original recipe yields 16 servings
The ingredient list now reflects the servings specified

Directions

  • 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.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:
159 calories; protein 2.4g; carbohydrates 1.8g; fat 16.5g; cholesterol 30.7mg; sodium 263.3mg. Full Nutrition
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LENOREALEXAN
Rating: 5 stars
06/04/2006
This cheese ball is wonderful! It has become an annual addition to my Christmas Eve appetizers. It is extremely simple beautiful to look at and wonderfully tasty - I serve it with assorted bagel chips. Read More
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CAKESM8
Rating: 3 stars
12/24/2006
I thought it was very good but extremely salty. My family apparently loves salt though because everyone raved!! I'd make it again maybe with less olives and garlic. Read More
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(10)
23 Ratings
  • 5 star values: 13
  • 4 star values: 7
  • 3 star values: 1
  • 2 star values: 1
  • 1 star values: 1
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LENOREALEXAN
Rating: 5 stars
06/04/2006
This cheese ball is wonderful! It has become an annual addition to my Christmas Eve appetizers. It is extremely simple beautiful to look at and wonderfully tasty - I serve it with assorted bagel chips. Read More
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(19)
chicmom
Rating: 5 stars
08/30/2006
This cheese ball is awesome!!!! I had something like it at a wedding and I have been searching for a recipe for years now! If you like olives you will love this recipe. Quick and easy a great last minute recipe when you need an appetizer. Read More
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(14)
MissPolly
Rating: 4 stars
12/27/2006
Just what I was kinda looking for. Simple but very tasty. I didn't have garlic powder. Used 4 cloves of smashed roasted garlic. Let it rest overnight. Take out of fridge at least 1/2 hour before serving. ---thank you for recipe Read More
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Sinda Parkins
Rating: 5 stars
05/15/2008
Can't wait to make this again!!! Read More
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CAKESM8
Rating: 3 stars
12/23/2006
I thought it was very good but extremely salty. My family apparently loves salt though because everyone raved!! I'd make it again maybe with less olives and garlic. Read More
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(10)
Katrina Arrington Clark
Rating: 4 stars
11/13/2008
For those who think it's too salty you may want to use unsalted butter. Just a thought. Read More
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Lori-Lu
Rating: 4 stars
03/11/2008
I liked this ok but evidently my guests did not because hardly anyone ate it. I think I would make it again and leave out the garlic powder. Read More
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fozziesmom
Rating: 4 stars
12/26/2007
I made this for christmas I thought it was pretty good. My family didn't seem to like it too much. I think I would make it again for another party. Read More
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jeneanp
Rating: 1 stars
09/14/2008
Extremely salty. Too much for my tongue! Read More
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