| Status Approved |
| Name | Feta and Olive Cheese Ball |
| Category | Appetizers & Snacks, Holidays |
| Serves/Yields | About 10 servings |
| Source | Kate's own |
| Difficulty | Easy |
| Prep. Time | 30 minutes total not including chilling time |
| Cook Time | 0 |
| Introduction |
|  Serve this easy and tangy cheese ball with toasted pita chips at your next party or gathering. |
| Ingredients |
|
1 8 oz package cream_cheese
3 Tbsps plain yogurt (greek style if you can find it)
2 Tbsps extra_virgin_olive_oil
1 pound Feta_cheese
1 cup kalamata or gaeta_olives , pitted and chopped fine
1/2 tsp coarse grind black_pepper
1/2 cup minced parsley
2 Tbsps minced fresh mint
1 small can chopped black_olives (optional, you can roll the cheese ball in chopped nuts, basil , parsley etc) |
| Directions |
| Step: 1 | Have all cheeses at room temperature before starting.
In the bowl of a food processor fitted with the steel blade,or with an electric mixer, blend cream cheese, yogurt, olive oil and feta cheese until smooth .Move mixture to a bowl . Add pepper, parsley and 1 cup olives and mint. and mix well with a spoon. Taste mixture and add a pinch of salt if needed. |
| Step: 2 | Place mixture onto a sheet of plastic wrap and gather into a ball, smoothing the wrap over the mixture.Place the ball into a small bowl to help it hold it's shape. Refrigerate until firm, at least 2 hours
Roll the chilled cheese ball on the counter until it is nice and round. |
| Step: 3 | Empty the can of chopped olives onto a plate and break up, spreading out to make a layer. Unwrap the cheese ball and roll in the olives until well coated. Press the olives into the cheese ball so that they stick. Refrigerate until serving time. |
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