Cheddar Green Olive Dip – A creamy, cheesy, salty olive, dip that is great warm or cold.
It doesn’t matter it if is the middle of winter and it is football season or summer and grilling season; dips are a must all year round! It can be something like Artichoke Jalapeno Dip that you serve cold or warm or it can be this olive dip.
Dips are just essential when it comes to entertaining. And if they are easy to make, can be served hot or cold, and can be made ahead of time then you definitely have a winner!
This olive dip is just a few simple ingredients that you can mix together in just minutes! If you are a fan of green olives, you are going to love this! And be sure to try my Green Olive Cheese Bread for another way to use green olives.
What’s In Olive Dip
- Cream Cheese
- Mayo
- Cheddar Cheese
- Garlic
- Green Olives
Make Green Olive Dip Ahead! The really nice this about this dip recipe is you can make it the day before and just have it sitting in the fridge waiting for you. Pretty much any green olive you have would work great in this dip as well. Plus if you want it to be gooey and melty, just warm it in the oven or a crock pot! This dip is going to disappear fast no matter how you serve it.
I have been making this olive dip recipe for years and it is always a hit at parties. The salty olives with the cheese just work! Serve with crackers, tortilla chips or even veggies work great.
How to Make Olive Dip
- Start by softening your cream cheese so it is easy to mix in. I like to use 1/3rd less fat cream cheese for this just to lighten it up a little. But you can use whatever you like.
- Mayo is called for in this recipe to make it creamy. If you don’t like mayo you can use sour cream in its place. You really just need something creamy to bring it all together.
- Coarsely chop your olives. You could not want them super fine, you want to have chunks that you can see and bit into.
- Mix the cheddar cheese, garlic, olives and everything else together. Once it is well combined you just put it in the fridge until you are ready to serve it.
Want a healthy dipper for this cheddar green olive dip? These Fat Free Potato Chips would be great! And if you really want to go crazy with this olive dip, you could use both green and black olives! I know, that would be living on the edge, but it would also be delicious!
I am a sucker for the canned black olives and have been since I was a little girl. Only recently did I decide to give green olives a chance. And mixing them gives you the best of both worlds!
More Great Dip Recipes
- Best White Queso Dip
- Refried Bean Dip
- Baked Goat Cheese Dip
- Baked Mexican Cheese Dip
- Crab Rangoon Dip
- Cheesy Corn Dip
- Hot Crab Dip
Cheddar Green Olive Dip
Cheddar Green Olive Dip - A creamy, cheesy, salty green olive, dip that is great warm or cold.
Ingredients
- 1 (8 oz) block of cream cheese, softened (1/3 less fat is fine)
- 1/2 cup mayo, (I used light)
- 1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 clove garlic, grated
- 1 (7oz) jar STAR Pimiento Stuffed Manzanilla Spanish Olives, drained and coarsely chopped
Instructions
- In a large bowl combine all of the ingredients. Mix until everything is evenly distributed. Pour into an air tight container. Let set for at least 3 hours before serving.
- Serve with crackers either hot or cold.
Nutrition Information
Yield
10Serving Size
1Amount Per Serving Calories 155Total Fat 15gSaturated Fat 5gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 9gCholesterol 24mgSodium 193mgCarbohydrates 1gFiber 0gSugar 0gProtein 4g
Nutrition Disclaimer: All information presented on this site is intended for informational purposes only. I am not a certified nutritionist and any nutritional information shared on dinnersdishesanddesserts.com should only be used as a general guideline.
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Liz says
This dip sounds nice. Thank you.
Pamela Gurganus says
I make a very similar dip to this one! My recipe has, in addition to your ingredients, mayo, green onions and black pepper in it and it all gets processed together in the food processor! I love it…so good! It’s my husband’s favorite dip and it is a Super Bowl must! Oh, and I HAVE to double the recipe! 🙂
Pamela Gurganus says
I meant to say sour cream, not mayo!
Christina @ Christina's Cucina says
Love, love, love green olives, but I only eat them straight out of the jar; I really need to start doing creative things like this with them!
Amy @Very Culinary says
Ha! I was just saying to someone that all the skinny recipes out there have such a short lifespan because of the Superbowl. It’s not fair! Love olives madly, love this dip, and love STAR!
Lori @ Foxes Love Lemons says
I recently became an olive LOVER after hating them my whole life. Taste buds change, indeed! Now, I pretty much crave olives all the time, so this dip will be made, sooner rather than later. Love it!
Cookin Canuck says
I hope you had a fantastic weekend with your family! I am an olive lover through and through, and this dip looks positively addictive.
Jennie @ The Diary of a Real Housewife says
Yum! This looks like a great dip for my upcoming party!
Haley says
How many cups does it make
Erin S says
Probably about 2 cups
Mary says
I also add horseradish, minced onion and worshishire sauce but leave out the cheddar cheese.
Demeter says
You’ll definitely be party ready with this dip! Love that it’s so easy to whip up in a flash.
Debra Attinella says
I pretty much could live on appetizers and am all over this dip! Perfect for parties or snacking!
Kim Seghers says
I love olives so much! This recipe is perfect for me. I can’t wait to make it!!
Vik says
This tastes absolutely amazing and goes great with just about everything! Perfect for snacktime
Beth Pierce says
What a savory and delicious dip! This was great as a snack, and perfect for any occasion! Looking forward to having this again!
Sara Welch says
I know what I will be serving for our 4th of July cookout! This looks amazing and so flavorful too!
Jade Manning says
This dip looks amazing!
Melanie Bauer says
This is incredibly delicious! Love how versatile this dip is, looking forward to trying this!
Jessica says
My mom used to make an appetizer that I would beg for as a snack as a kid: a Ritz cracker, thin slice of sharp cheddar, a dollop of sour cream topped with a green olive. Thanks for bringing that into a simple dip!!
John says
Just made this dip for the first time and it is delicious!
Camille says
I want to make this dip – it looks delicious! What’s your recommendation on the cheese – mild or sharp? Also, block or pre-shredded? Thanks!!
Erin S says
Any cheese will work. If you like a strong cheddar, than you can use sharp. Block cheese doesn’t have an additives, so it can taste better. But really whatever you have and like is great.