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A bowl of olive dip with almonds on a platter filled with crackers.

Easy Olive Dip with Almonds

Author: Dana Ricciardi
Repurpose classic almond-stuffed olives by making this easy olive dip with almonds. Perfect for serving at holidays or simple gatherings, this dip is for those who love salty, nutty party appetizers.
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Servings 6
Calories 269 kcal
Prep Time 25 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes

Ingredients
  

  • ¼ cup blanched almonds raw, slivered or sliced
  • 1 8-ounce full-fat cream cheese softened (Note 1)
  • ½ cup full-fat mayonnaise (Note 2)
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 tablespoon olive brine from the jar
  • 1 cup green pimiento olives chopped (Note 3)
  • 1 cup grated sharp cheddar cheese (Note 4)

Instructions
 

  • In a small saucepan placed over medium-low to medium heat, toast the almonds for at least 5 minutes until golden. Remove the pan from the heat.
  • In a small bowl, mix together the cream cheese and mayonnaise until well blended.
  • Add in the remaining ingredients, stirring everything together until well incorporated.
  • Cover the bowl and chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours. Serve with crackers, chips, or anything you like. Enjoy!

Notes

Note 1: Full-fat cream cheese will yield a thick and hearty dip.
Note 2: For the same reason as above, full-fat mayo is recommended here.
Note 3: You can use any green olives you like.
Note 4: You can grate the cheddar from a block of cheese for optimal flavor, but it's also fine to use pre-shredded cheddar cheese. Just make sure it's sharp cheddar.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 269kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 10g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Cholesterol: 27mg | Sodium: 594mg | Potassium: 67mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 292IU | Vitamin C: 0.04mg | Calcium: 160mg | Iron: 0.4mg
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