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Easy Olive Coasted Cheese Ball

Easy to make cheese ball made with cream cheese, cheddar cheese, almonds, herbs, and covered in chopped olives.

Prep Time
15 mins
Additional Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 15 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 245 kcal
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 8 oz Block Cream Cheese softened, 1 block
  • 4 oz mascarpone cheese softened
  • 6 oz freshly grated sharp white cheddar cheese
  • ½ Cup sliced toasted almonds
  • 1 Cup pitted green olives
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 3 Sprigs Oregano Leaves picked and chopped
  • 2-3 Tbsp freshly chopped parsley
  • ¼ Tsp pepper
  • ¼ Tsp salt
  • crackers for serving

Instructions

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  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, mascarpone cheese, cheddar cheese, sliced almonds, garlic, and herbs; Use a hand mixer to fully incorporate the ingredients. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  2. Cover the bowl with a plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to use. Using a silicone spatula, bring all the cheese mixture together and tightly wrap it into a plastic wrap. Refrigerate for 1 hour.
  3. Meanwhile, place the pitted olives in a food processor and pulse a few times, until olives are small chopped.
  4. Unwrap the cheese ball and roll it through the chopped olives. Pat the sides and top well, to ensure a full coating.
  5. Refrigerate until ready to serve. Place the cheese ball on a serving platter and serve with crackers.

Notes

  • To make this nut free, omit the sliced almonds.
  • Wrap the cheese ball well, so it retains its shape.
  • Only add the crunchy coating just before serving. While the cheese ball itself keeps well for up to a week in the refrigerator, the crunchy coating it’s rolled in doesn’t — it can get soft and mushy in a matter of hours.
  • When you’ve taken the cheese ball out of the refrigerator and rolled it in its coating, let it sit out at room temperature for 15 to 20 minutes before serving. 
  • For storage:
  • If you want you can refrigerate the cheese ball, covered in a plastic wrap for up to 3-4 days. Prior to serving just roll in the chopped olives and serve.

Nutrition Information

Calories 245kcal (12%) Carbohydrates 5g (2%) Protein 12g (24%) Fat 20g (31%) Saturated Fat 9g (45%) Cholesterol 40mg (13%) Sodium 676mg (28%) Potassium 157mg (4%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 577IU (12%) Vitamin C 2mg (2%) Calcium 300mg (30%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 245

% Daily Value*

Calories 245kcal 12%
Carbohydrates 5g 2%
Protein 12g 24%
Fat 20g 31%
Saturated Fat 9g 45%
Cholesterol 40mg 13%
Sodium 676mg 28%
Potassium 157mg 3%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 577IU 12%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Calcium 300mg 30%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.