Green Olive Cheddar Dip

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Green Olive Cheddar Dip

 

2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese

4 ounces cream cheese, softened

1 cup sour cream

1/4 cup mayonnaise

1/2 teaspoon chopped garlic

1 jar stuffed olives, drained and rinsed

1/2 cup green onion, white and green parts

1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

 

Dippers

carrot sticks

celery sticks

fennel sticks

red bell pepper sticks

green onion sticks

ripe olives

and also chips, baked pita chips, mini toasts

 

Combine the cheddar, cream cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise and garlic in the bowl

of a food processor. Pulse several times until the ingredients are well

incorporated. Add in the olives and green onions. Pulse until the olives and

onion are chopped. The dip should be slightly chunky. Transfer the dip to a

serving bowl or plate.

Dip can be garnished with additional chopped green onions.

Skewer the vegetables with the ripe olives and arrange them around the dip.

Serve chilled or at room temperature. Or use as a dip.Yields 2 cups.