Description
Impress your guests with this easy yet elegant Olive Cheese Ball — a creamy, herb-packed appetizer perfect for any occasion. It blends tangy cream cheese, sharp cheddar, and briny Kalamata olives, all rolled in a crunchy walnut crust. This savory delight is ideal for quick appetizers, party snacks, or cheese board ideas. Whether you’re looking for a holiday snack, a make-ahead spread, or quick food ideas for entertaining, this recipe has you covered.
Ingredients
8 oz cream cheese, softened
1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
1/3 cup Kalamata olives, finely chopped
2 tablespoons sun-dried tomatoes, finely chopped
1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, minced
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 cup crushed walnuts
Instructions
1. In a large bowl, combine softened cream cheese and shredded cheddar until smooth.
2. Stir in olives, sun-dried tomatoes, rosemary, garlic powder, and black pepper.
3. Scoop the mixture onto plastic wrap and shape into a ball. Refrigerate for 1 hour.
4. Roll the chilled cheese ball in crushed walnuts to coat evenly.
5. Transfer to a serving plate, garnish, and serve with crackers or veggies.
Notes
Let the cheese ball sit at room temp for 10–15 minutes before serving for easier spreading.
You can swap walnuts for pecans or crushed almonds depending on your preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 145
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: cheese ball, holiday appetizer, quick party snack, easy cheese spread, olive appetizer