Description
Ready in just minutes, these Cream Cheese Wrapped Olives are the ultimate no-bake appetizer. Each bite delivers a perfect combo of creamy, salty, and crunchy – making them ideal for any party, holiday, or snack platter. Whether you’re hosting or simply want new easy appetizer ideas, this quick and easy recipe belongs in your collection. Perfect for those hunting food ideas for game day, healthy snack boards, or bite-sized dinner ideas for entertaining!
Ingredients
113g cream cheese (softened)
24 large green olives (pimento-stuffed)
60g finely chopped pecans or walnuts
1/4 tsp garlic powder (optional)
1/4 tsp onion powder (optional)
Instructions
1. Drain the olives and pat them dry thoroughly with a paper towel.
2. In a bowl, mix softened cream cheese with garlic and onion powder if using.
3. Flatten about a teaspoon of the cream cheese in your palm.
4. Place an olive in the center and mold the cream cheese around it completely.
5. Roll the wrapped olive in chopped nuts until fully coated.
6. Repeat with all olives and place on a tray lined with parchment paper.
7. Chill in the fridge for 30 minutes to firm up.
8. Insert toothpicks before serving for easy handling.
Notes
Be sure to pat the olives very dry or the cream cheese won’t stick well.
You can swap the nuts with crushed crackers or herbs for a nut-free version.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 pieces
- Calories: 98
- Sugar: 0.5g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: easy appetizer, cream cheese olive balls, healthy snacks, finger foods, party food