Description
This creamy and savory Olive Dip combines tangy sour cream, rich cream cheese, and salty Parmesan with flavorful olives and a hint of garlic and onion. Perfectly balanced and easy to whip up, it’s an irresistible appetizer served with crispy pita crackers, ideal for parties or casual snacking.
Ingredients
Dip Ingredients
- 8 oz. full fat sour cream, room temperature
- 8 oz. full fat cream cheese, room temperature
- 2 ounces grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried minced onion
- 1 tablespoon olive brine
- 5.75 ounce jar olives, drained and chopped (slice a few for garnish before chopping the rest)
- Kosher salt, to taste
- Fresh cracked pepper, to taste
Serving
- Pita crackers for serving
Instructions
- Combine base ingredients: Add cream cheese, sour cream, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, dried minced onion, olive brine, and a couple large pinches of kosher salt and fresh cracked pepper to a medium bowl.
- Mix until smooth: Use an electric mixer to whip the mixture until it becomes smooth, creamy, and well blended with no lumps.
- Fold in olives: Gently fold in the chopped olives to evenly distribute them throughout the creamy mixture. Adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper as needed.
- Garnish and serve: Arrange a few sliced olives on top for garnish if desired. Serve the dip chilled or at room temperature alongside pita crackers for dipping.
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Notes
- Using room temperature sour cream and cream cheese makes it easier to whip into a smooth dip.
- Olives can be customized to your favorite variety; black, green, or a mix work well.
- Adjust the amount of olive brine to taste if you desire a stronger olive flavor.
- For a dairy-free variation, substitute cream cheese and sour cream with vegan alternatives.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate covered for up to 3 days for best freshness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dip
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
