Wednesday, July 16, 2008

Kalamata Olive Spread

Courtesy Pampered Chef

INGREDIENTS
1/2 cup kalamata olives (about 20-24)
2 tablespoons snipped fresh parsley
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 small garlic clove, pressed
Toasted baguette slices or assorted crackers (optional)
Finely diced red bell pepper
Additional snipped fresh parsley

DIRECTIONS
Using an olive pitter, pit olives. Finely chop olives. Snip parsley using kitchen shears. In a large bowl, whisk cream cheese, mayonnaise, parsley and garlic until smooth. Gently stir in olives.

Spread on toasted baguette slices, if desired. Garnish with finely diced red bell pepper and additional snipped parsley.

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