Description
This cheesy baked olive dip is a creamy, crowd-pleasing appetizer packed with salty, briny olive flavor and topped with golden melted cheese. Perfect for parties and easy to make ahead.
Ingredients
- 8 oz full-fat sour cream (room temperature)
- 8 oz full-fat cream cheese (room temperature)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 8 oz shredded mozzarella (divided)
- 2 oz shredded Parmesan (divided)
- 1 (6 oz) can black olives, sliced
- 1 (6 oz) can green olives, sliced
- Kosher salt
- Fresh cracked pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).
- In a bowl, mix sour cream, cream cheese, garlic, half the mozzarella, and half the Parmesan with salt and pepper until smooth.
- Fold in sliced olives gently.
- Transfer mixture to a greased baking dish and spread evenly.
- Top with remaining mozzarella and Parmesan.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes until hot and bubbly.
- Broil for 1–2 minutes until the top is golden brown.
- Garnish with chopped parsley and serve warm.
Notes
- Let cream cheese and sour cream come to room temperature for easier mixing.
- Reserve some olives for garnish for better presentation.
- Serve with bread, crackers, or toasted baguette slices.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Oven
- Cuisine: American