Kalamata Olive Spread

Yield: 1 1/2 cups spread (12 servings)

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup kalamata olives (about 20 to 24)
• 2 tablespoons snipped fresh parsley
• 1 (8 ounce) package 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

Instructions

1. Using Cherry & Olive Pitter, pit olives; chop using Food Chopper. Snip parsley using Kitchen Shears.
2. In Classic Batter Bowl, whisk cream cheese, mayonnaise, parsley and garlic pressed with Garlic Press until smooth. Gently stir in olives.
3. Spread on toasted baguette slices, if desired. Garnish with finely diced red bell pepper and additional snipped parsley.

Attribution

Recipe credit: Pampered Chef