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Blue Cheese Olive Dip Recipe

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This Blue Cheese Olive Dip is a creamy, tangy, and savory appetizer perfect for parties or casual gatherings. It combines smooth cream cheese with pungent blue cheese, tangy olive brine, and aromatic spices, complemented by blue cheese-stuffed Castelvetrano olives. Served with chips and drizzled with olive oil and fresh chives, this dip pairs beautifully with a dirty martini for an elegant yet easy-to-make starter.

Ingredients

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Dip Ingredients

  • 8 oz cream cheese
  • 2–4 oz blue cheese (adjust to taste)
  • 2½ tbsp olive brine
  • 1½ tbsp vodka
  • 2 tbsp chives (chopped)
  • ½ tsp white pepper
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 lemon (zest only)
  • 1 pinch salt (optional)

Olives and Garnishes

  • 12 oz Castelvetrano olives (pitted)
  • Blue cheese (for stuffing the olives, about 2 oz)
  • Olive oil (for drizzling)
  • Chives (chopped, to taste)
  • Black pepper (to taste)

Serving

  • 1 bag plain chips (for serving)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Dip: In a food processor, combine cream cheese, blue cheese, olive brine, vodka, chopped chives, white pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, lemon zest, and a tiny pinch of salt. Process until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy, ensuring all flavors are well blended.
  2. Chill the Dip: Transfer the dip to a container and store it in the refrigerator if you prefer it cold. The dip can be served at room temperature as well, so you can decide when to chill it. Meanwhile, prepare the stuffed olives.
  3. Stuff the Olives: Using about 2 oz of blue cheese, carefully stuff each pitted Castelvetrano olive with blue cheese. Set the stuffed olives aside for assembly.
  4. Plate the Dip: Fill a piping bag fitted with a large round nozzle with the prepared dip. Pipe the dip onto a serving plate in a continuous S-shaped pattern by moving the bag back and forth smoothly to create an attractive presentation.
  5. Arrange the Olives: Neatly arrange the blue cheese-stuffed olives along the piped pattern of the dip on the plate to create a visually appealing appetizer.
  6. Garnish and Serve: Drizzle the dish with olive oil, sprinkle chopped chives and black pepper over the top to add color and enhance the flavors. Serve immediately with a bag of plain chips and enjoy alongside a dirty martini or your favorite cocktail.

Notes

  • Adjust the amount of blue cheese according to your taste preference for a milder or stronger blue cheese flavor.
  • If you can’t find Castelvetrano olives, use another mild, green pitted olive for stuffing.
  • The vodka adds subtle acidity but can be omitted or replaced with a splash of water or lemon juice if preferred.
  • Serve the dip chilled for a refreshing appetizer or at room temperature for a softer texture and bolder aroma.
  • Use a food processor for the smoothest texture; a blender may also work but could be less creamy.
  • Blue cheese-stuffed olives can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator for several hours before serving.

Keywords: blue cheese dip, olive dip, stuffed olives, appetizer, party food, creamy dip, Castelvetrano olives, cocktail snack

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