Description
A creamy, flavorful olive dip combining black and green olives with cream cheese and sour cream, enhanced by garlic and oregano, perfect for parties or snacks.
Ingredients
Scale
Olives
- 1 cup black olives, pitted
- 1 cup green olives, pitted
Dairy
- 1/2 cup cream cheese
- 1/4 cup sour cream
Seasonings & Oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Chop Olives: Blend the black and green olives together in a food processor until they are finely chopped, creating the base of your dip.
- Add Cream Cheese and Sour Cream: Add the cream cheese and sour cream to the chopped olives and blend again until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Season the Dip: Mix in the garlic powder and dried oregano evenly throughout the mixture to infuse it with robust flavor.
- Incorporate Olive Oil: Drizzle the olive oil over the dip and pulse the processor a few times to combine it without over blending.
- Chill: Transfer the dip to a serving bowl and chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to let the flavors meld before serving.
Notes
- Use good quality olives for the best flavor.
- You can adjust the garlic powder and oregano quantities to taste.
- Chilling enhances the flavors and thickens the dip.
- This dip pairs well with crackers, pita bread, or fresh vegetables.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container refrigerated up to 3 days.
