Description
Cheesy Baked Olive Dip is a crowd-pleasing appetizer that combines creamy cheese, savory olives, and delightful herbs for a warm, gooey treat. Perfect for game nights or casual family dinners, this dip is best served with crispy crackers or fresh bread, making it an irresistible addition to any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup mixed olives (pitted)
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease a medium baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a bowl, mix softened cream cheese and sour cream until smooth. Add olives, mozzarella, garlic powder, oregano, thyme, and red pepper flakes; stir until combined.
- Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until bubbly and golden brown on top.
- Let cool slightly before serving with crusty bread or crackers.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ½ cup (120g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 410mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 40mg