Herbed-Cheese Covered Olives
Marinated olives are coated in an herbed-cheese mixture, then rolled in toasted nuts for an easy and super tasty appetizer!
Servings: 20
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup walnut halves
- 1/3 cup fresh parsley , finely chopped
- 4 ounces cream cheese , room temperature
- 1/2 cup (2 ounces) finely shredded Gouda cheese , room temperature
- 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon dried dill
- 20 Marinated Olives , patted dry
- assorted crackers
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degree F. Spread walnuts out on a baking sheet; bake for 5 minutes, toss and bake for 5 minutes more until toasted. Let cool. Transfer to a cutting board and chop finely. Place in a shallow bowl with the parsley and mix to combine.
- Place cream cheese, Gouda cheese, Worcestershire, and dill in a medium bowl; beat with a handheld mixer until thoroughly combined.
- Mold 1 teaspoon cheese mixture around each olive; shape into a ball.
- Roll each cheese covered olive in the walnut-parsley mixture; set on a large plate.
- Place in the refrigerator for 30 minutes until firm.
- Serve with crackers and enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 66kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 13mg | Sodium: 131mg | Potassium: 33mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 212IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 54mg | Iron: 1mg