{2 Ingredient} Olive Spread

Prep 5 minutes
Servings 8 (2 tablespoon per serving, 1 cup total)

You only need 2 ingredients and 5 minutes to make this Olive Spread. It can be used as a dip with crackers or as a sandwich spread and is perfect for game day, an after school snack, or a last minute appetizer if you have unexpected guests!

Olive tapenade is also a real winner, for the true olive lover (like me!)

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My mom has been serving up this olive spread since I was a kid, but I only recently found out from her how simple it is. Itโ€™s crazy how just 2 little ingredients can produce something so good, but they do!

Olive Spread Recipe

All you need are two ingredients! Cream cheese and pimiento-stuffed green olives. You simply place both ingredients in a food processor and blend until smooth and the preferred consistency is reached.

What Type of Olives to Use

While you can make this olive dip with any type of olive, my absolute favorite way is to use pimiento-stuffed green olives. The flavor combination of cream cheese, green olives, and sweet peppers is just fantastic.

But play around with different types of olives and see which you like best. You can also adjust the amount you use to achieve your preferred balance of flavor.

hands with bread and knife over bowl of olive dip

What to Serve with Olive Spread

Olive spread is thick and creamy. Here are our favorite ways to use it:

  • Enjoy as a dip, served with (sturdy) crackers, or carrots and celery sticks.
  • Serve as an appetizer with a sliced baguette.
  • Use it as a sandwich spread or on a burger!

Storing Leftovers

Keep this olive dip stored in the refrigerator in a tightly covered container for up to 2 weeks.

I often make a double batch so we have it to snack on throughout the week.

close up of hand holding olive dip on piece of bread

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Easy Olive Spread

Prep: 5 minutes
Total: 5 minutes
Servings: 8 (2 tablespoon per serving, 1 cup total)
You only need 2 ingredients and 5 minutes to make this Olive Spread. It can be used as a dip with crackers or as a sandwich spread!

Ingredients 

  • 8 ounce package reduced fat cream cheese
  • 7 large pimiento-stuffed green olives

Instructions 

  • Place both ingredients in a food processor and blend until smooth and the preferred consistency is reached.
  • Serve with (sturdy) crackers, carrot or celery sticks, a sliced baguette, or as a sandwich spread.

Nutrition

Calories: 62kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 188mg | Potassium: 70mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 170IU | Calcium: 44mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutritional information given is an automatic calculation and can vary based on the exact products you use and any changes you make to the recipe. If these numbers are very important to you, I would recommend calculating them yourself.

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Well, hey there! Amy here, founder and COO at BellyFull. If youโ€™re looking for tried and true, fuss-free, budget-friendly, delicious, every day recipes, youโ€™ve come to the right place.

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12 Comments

  1. Christina Tan says:

    5 stars
    I used your recipe as inspiration! Switched out cream cheese with Greek Yogurt, added garlic powder. Great taste! Thanks

  2. Penny Taylor says:

    5 stars
    It was great, but as I don’t eat dairy, I used plant-based cottage cheese. Thank you

  3. Lynn Biasini says:

    5 stars
    Great idea for olive lovers!! I used Castelvetrano olives (crisper) and pimiento. Delish!

  4. Jeanetta says:

    5 stars
    I have been eating this for about 35 years, we make ours a little different, so make it creamier. we use it for dip for chips, pretzels, etc. One of my favorite things is using the leftover after Thanksgiving dinner and putting it on my leftover turkey sandwich. we have even substituted the olives for dill pickles on occasion.

  5. Rebecca says:

    5 stars
    My MIL introduced me to this. She makes it every year for Christmas and puts it on celery. It’s a great combination with the crunchy celery

  6. kristy @ the wicked noodle says:

    Seriously, just two ingredients?? Count me in!! I love olives AND cream cheese so this is a no-brainer for me.

  7. Joanne says:

    Overkill if I dip olives IN the olive spread?

  8. Happy Valley Chow says:

    That sounds and looks absolutely delicious! Perfect dip for a super bowl party :)

    Happy Blogging!

  9. Dani H says:

    There you go feeding my olive addiction again….. I think I have just enough to make a small batch and part of a baguette in the freezer… lunch!
    *Hugs*

  10. jan winning says:

    5 stars
    did you know…..that your grandfather, (Ed) used to make this spread……It was his specialty….and he used to make it every time he came to visit here….

    1. Susan Truszkowski says:

      Old family recipe!!…we add chopped walnuts…sooo good!

  11. Becki Jacobs says:

    5 stars
    My mom makes this and I agree that it is super yummy! Definitely great on some crackers – the briney taste of the olives is all you need with the cream cheese. Yum!