This olive cheese ball is one our family has had and used for 20 years. We love it. It's simple, and most of the ingredients are kept on hand. Roll it in nuts or parsley, if desired. Serve with an assortment of crackers.
Ingredients
- cream cheese: 1 pack (8 ounce pack, softened)
- mayonnaise: 1 Tbsp
- lemon juice concentrate: 1 tsp
- cheddar cheese: 1 pack (8 ounce pack, shredded)
- onion: 0.25 cup (chopped)
- green olives: 0.5 cup (chopped)
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Stages of cooking
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Blend cream cheese, mayonnaise, and lemon juice concentrate in a medium bowl; mix in Cheddar cheese, onion, and green olives. Form the mixture into a ball shape. Cover and chill in the refrigerator 3 hours, or until firm, before serving.