Garlic Spread With Olive Tapenade Recipe

Name: Garlic Spread With Olive Tapenade
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: GARLIC SPREAD; 8 ounces cream cheese, softened; 1/3 cup mayonnaise; 2 teaspoons parsley; 2 tablespoons white onions, chopped; 2 garlic cloves; OLIVE TAPENADE; 2 garlic cloves; 1 (6 ounce) can black olives, drained; 3/4 cup kalamata olive, pitted; 3/4 cup pimento-stuffed green olives; 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar; 1/4 cup olive oil

Servings: persons

GARLIC SPREAD
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/3 cup mayonnaise
2 teaspoons parsley
2 tablespoons white onions, chopped
2 garlic cloves
OLIVE TAPENADE
2 garlic cloves
1 (6 ounce) can black olives, drained
3/4 cup kalamata olive, pitted
3/4 cup pimento-stuffed green olives
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup olive oil

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GARLIC SPREAD:
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Add all ingredients into a food processor.
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Process until smooth.
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Remove to a medium bowl or spread generously on toasted baguette slices.
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Wipe the work bowl and blade clean.
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OLIVE TAPENADE:
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Add the garlic and the black and kalamata olives to the work bowl.
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Pulse a couple of times until minced.
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Add the green olives and pulse a couple of times, leaving larger chunks of the green olives (for aesthetics).
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Remove to a medium bowl and stir in the vinegar and olive oil. (Additional balsamic can be added to cut the saltiness, if desired; keep in mind that the garlic spread will also help cut the salty flavor.).
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Spread a layer of tapenade over the garlic spread.

616

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: GARLIC SPREAD, 8 ounces cream cheese, softened, 1/3 cup mayonnaise, 2 teaspoons parsley, and more.

Yes, Garlic Spread With Olive Tapenade falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Garlic Spread With Olive Tapenade

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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