YUM! Rich, creamy, and packed with savory olive flavor, The Ultimate Olive Dip is an absolute crowd-pleaser that comes together in minutes!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Ultra-Creamy Texture: Combines softened cream cheese, mayonnaise, and shredded cheddar for a rich, velvety base.
Bold Flavor Profile: Enhanced by pimento-stuffed green olives and a splash of tangy olive brine.
No-Cook Simplicity: Quick and easy to mix together with zero cooking required.
Essential Kitchen Equipment
Large Mixing Bowl & Spatula: For beating the cream cheese and folding in the chunky olive and cheese mixture smoothly.
Serving Bowl or Jar: To present the dip attractively.
Ingredients
8 ounces Cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup Mayonnaise
9 ounce jar Green pimento-stuffed olives, drained (and chopped)
1 tablespoon Olive brine from the jar of olives
1 cup Shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 teaspoon Garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon Ground black pepper
3 whole Green olives for topping (optional)
Crackers or crostini for serving
Step-by-Step Instructions
1. Prep the Olives: Finely chop the drained pimento-stuffed green olives.
2. Mix the Creamy Base: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, mayonnaise, garlic powder, and ground black pepper together until smooth and creamy.
3. Add Mix-Ins: Stir in the chopped green olives, olive brine, and shredded cheddar cheese.
4. Combine Well: Fold everything together gently until all the ingredients are evenly distributed throughout the dip.
5. Garnish & Serve: Transfer the dip to a serving bowl or jar, top with the three whole green olives if desired, and serve immediately with crackers or crostini!