How many servings does this recipe make?

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

What ingredients do I need for Olive And Onion Cheese Ball?

You need 9 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (5 oz.) small jar Spanish olives (pimento-stuffed), 1 pkg. Lipton onion soup mix, 4 pkg. Philadelphia cream cheese, softened, 1 1/2 c. pecans or English walnuts, coarsely chopped, and more.

Is Olive And Onion Cheese Ball suitable as snacks & appetizers?

Yes, Olive And Onion Cheese Ball falls under the Snacks & Appetizers category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

How do I store leftover Olive And Onion Cheese Ball?

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

Olive And Onion Cheese Ball Recipe

Name: Olive And Onion Cheese Ball
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (5 oz.) small jar Spanish olives (pimento-stuffed); 1 pkg. Lipton onion soup mix; 4 pkg. Philadelphia cream cheese, softened; 1 1/2 c. pecans or English walnuts, coarsely chopped; 1 large loaf black Russian bread or dark pumpernickel, uncut; 1 container sour cream; 1 pkg. Lipton onion soup mix (sometimes I use 2); 1 bag fresh spinach, cut or torn into bite size pieces; 4 Tbsp. beet juice (optional) *

Try this homemade Olive And Onion Cheese Ball recipe the whole family will love. Made with Spanish olives, onion soup, Philadelphia cream cheese and pec…

This Olive And Onion Cheese Ball relies on simple, everyday ingredients such as lipton onion soup mix, container sour cream and beet juice (optional) *. It comes together quickly and makes 4 servings, at about 1367 kcal each. The step-by-step instructions below are written to be easy to follow, even on a busy day.

It's versatile enough for an easy weeknight dinner yet satisfying enough for guests at the weekend. Serve it with your favorite sides, and keep any leftovers for a quick meal the next day.

Updated Jun 30, 2026

Serves 4 Snacks & Appetizers

Servings: persons

1 (5 oz.) small jar Spanish olives (pimento-stuffed)
1 pkg. Lipton onion soup mix
4 pkg. Philadelphia cream cheese, softened
1 1/2 c. pecans or English walnuts, coarsely chopped
1 large loaf black Russian bread or dark pumpernickel, uncut
1 container sour cream
1 pkg. Lipton onion soup mix (sometimes I use 2)
1 bag fresh spinach, cut or torn into bite size pieces
4 Tbsp. beet juice (optional) *

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Servings
4 servings
Calories
1367 kcal
Category
Snacks & Appetizers

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