Cream Cheese Wrapped Olives (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
01 -
1 jar green olives (pimento or garlic stuffed, if desired)
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8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
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1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
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1/2 cup walnuts, crushed
# Instructions:
01 -
Add cream cheese, garlic salt, and 2 tablespoons of olive brine from the jar to a medium bowl. Beat with an electric mixer until smooth, then chill for 30 minutes or until firm.
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Pat an olive dry, scoop out a portion of the chilled cream cheese mixture, and press it around the olive until completely wrapped.
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Roll the wrapped olive in crushed walnuts to coat.
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Repeat wrapping and coating process with the remaining olives, then place them in the refrigerator to chill until firm.
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Optionally slice the olives in half before serving. Enjoy!