Salty Olive Cheese Ball

Salty Olive Cheese Ball

Ingredients

  • 8oz cream cheese (1 package)
  • 1/2 cups pimiento-stuffed Spanish olives (finely chopped, heaped)
  • 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
  • 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoons onion powder
  • 1/2 cups pecans (chopped)
  • 1/4 cups chives (fresh, chopped)

Directions

Stir together cream cheese, olives, mayonnaise, onion powder, and garlic powder. Shape cream cheese mixture into two logs or balls and wrap in plastic wrap. Chill in refrigerator for at least an hour.

Bake pecans on a baking sheet at 350 until lightly toasted, about 8 minutes. Allow to cool completely.

Just before serving, roll cream cheese log in chives and pecans.
Recipe and photos from Mayhem in the Kitchen!
https://mayheminthekitchen.com/olive-cheese-ball/