Chopped Olive Spread Recipes

CREAM CHEESE AND OLIVE PARTY SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Let cream cheese soften to room temperature.
• In a bowl mix cream cheese with mayonnaise.
• Add chopped olives and mix well.
• Spread mixture onto 6 bread slices and top with remaining 6 bread slices to make sandwiches. Cut crust edges off and slice each sandwich into quarters.

I LOVE OLIVES AND CREAM CHEESE SPREAD

Steps:

• Mix well and chill for a minimum of 2 hours (overnight is best).
• Serve with crackers or crispinis -- OR --
• Use it as a spread on cold-cut or deli sandwiches.

CHOPPED LIVER RECIPE

Steps:

• Place the chicken livers on paper towels to drain. Place the eggs in your food processor bowl.
• Heat 2 tablespoons of the olive oil over medium-high heat in a large 12-inch skillet. Add the chopped onion and fry until golden, stirring occasionally, for about 5 minutes.
• Add the garlic and cook a few more seconds, just until no longer raw. Using a spatula, transfer the skillet contents, including any remaining oil, to the food processor.
• Add 2 more tablespoons of oil to the skillet. Add the chicken livers and cook them over medium heat (not higher or they could burst) until brown on the outside and barely pink on the inside, about 3 minutes per side. Overcooked livers are dry and grainy.*
• Again, use the spatula to transfer the skillet contents, including the livers, the oil, and any tasty bits left on the bottom of the skillet, to the food processor.
• Add the salt and pepper. Process briefly, about 30 seconds, stopping once to scrape the sides and bottom with a spatula. You don't want the chopped liver to be as smooth as a liver pate. It should have a bit more texture to it.
• Transfer the chopped liver to a serving dish. Cover and keep in the fridge for at least two hours, allowing the flavors to meld. Don't eat it when still warm! It won't be very good. It needs time to develop its deep flavor. Its flavor, as well as its texture, greatly improves after a rest in the fridge.

MUFFALETTA OLIVE SPREAD

Steps:

• Place the olives, celery, capers, bell pepper, and garlic in a food processor. Coarsely chop. With the processor running, slowly add olive oil until the mixture starts to become a spreadable consistency. Transfer the mixture to a bowl and stir in the oregano, basil, and crushed red pepper. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for up to 1 week. Use on a traditional muffaletta sandwich or serve on crackers, pita bread, tortillas, etc.

THREE OLIVE SPREAD

Steps:

• Combine the black olives, green olives, kalamata olives, and garlic in the container of a food processor. Pulse to chop, then add balsamic vinegar and olive oil. Process until smooth. Refrigerate for at least one hour, or overnight if possible, before serving.

BLACK AND GREEN OLIVE TAPENADE

Steps:

• In a food processor, combine all the ingredients except the olive oil. Using the pulse button, process until coarsely chopped and well blended. Continue to process, slowly adding the olive oil. Refrigerate in a covered container. Use as needed.
• To prepare ahead:
• Tapenade will keep up to 1 week, refrigerated, in a covered container.

MUFFULETTA OLIVE SALAD SPREAD

Steps:

• Mix all ingredients together in a bowl.
• Cover with plastic wrap and leave to marinate for an hour.
• Use in a muffuletta sandwich.

GREEK OLIVE TAPENADE

Steps:

• In a food processor, pulse olives with garlic until finely chopped. Add oil and parsley; pulse until combined. Serve with toasted baguette slices.

OLIVE SANDWICH SPREAD

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine all the ingredients. Spread on crackers or bread.

THE BEST OLIVE SALAD FOR A MUFFULETTA SANDWICH

Steps:

• Gather the ingredients.
• Drain the green olives, kalamata olives, giardiniera, pepperoncini, pickled onions, and capers .
• Place the drained ingredients in a food processor along with the garlic, oregano, pepper, lemon juice, and olive oil.
• Pulse until coarsely chopped.
• Transfer to a container, cover, and refrigerate until ready to use.

OLIVE SPREAD

Steps:

• Place all of the ingredients in a food processor or blender and puree. If the mixture is too thin, add 2 ounces or more of ricotta cheese to thicken it. Season with salt and pepper.

CHOPPED OLIVE SPREAD

Steps:

• Spread cream cheese on crackers. Top with tomatoes and and olives.

CHOPPED OLIVE SANDWICHES

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, combine all ingredients except bread and cream cheese; mix well. Cover; chill at least 1 hour or up to 24 hours before assembling sandwiches. Cut crusts from bread forming 4-inch squares; reserve crusts for another use. Spread cream cheese over bread. Spread olive mixture over 6 slices bread; close sandwiches with remaining bread, pressing lightly. Cut diagonally in half or lengthwise into rectangles.