Description
This Quick & Easy 2-Minute Green Olive Dip is a creamy, flavorful spread perfect for effortless entertaining. Combining cream cheese, mayonnaise, and tangy green olives with a hint of garlic and onion powders, this dip is ready in minutes and pairs wonderfully with crackers, veggies, or toasted bread.
Ingredients
Scale
Base Ingredients
- 8 oz Cream Cheese (Bring to room temperature for easier blending)
- 1/2 cup Mayonnaise (Substitute half with Greek yogurt for a lighter twist)
Seasonings
- 1 tsp Onion Powder (Adjust to your liking)
- 0.5-1 tsp Garlic Powder (Use as per your preference)
Olives
- 1 cup Green Olives with pimento (Drain and chop them)
- 1 tbsp Olive Brine (Start with this amount to adjust creaminess)
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Ensure the cream cheese is at room temperature to allow smooth blending. Drain and chop the green olives with pimento, setting aside the olive brine.
- Combine Ingredients: In a medium bowl, add the cream cheese, mayonnaise, onion powder, garlic powder, chopped green olives, and olive brine. Start with 0.5 tsp garlic powder and adjust to taste.
- Mix Thoroughly: Using a hand mixer or a sturdy spoon, blend all ingredients together until you achieve a creamy, consistent texture. Adjust olive brine if you prefer a thinner dip consistency.
- Taste and Adjust: Sample the dip and add more onion powder, garlic powder, or olive brine as needed to suit your flavor preferences.
- Serve: Transfer the dip to a serving bowl and enjoy immediately with crackers, vegetable sticks, or toasted bread. Alternatively, chill for 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
Notes
- For a lighter version, substitute half of the mayonnaise with Greek yogurt.
- The dip can be made ahead and refrigerated for up to 3 days; bring to room temperature before serving.
- Adjust garlic and onion powder quantities according to your taste preferences.
- Use fresh olive brine carefully as too much can make the dip too salty.
- Great for parties, quick snacks, and as a spread for sandwiches.
