Quick Easy AppetizersOlive Basil Cheese Spread
The ingredients of this recipe are pretty simple and straightforward as everything should be easily accessible. This recipe requires Kalamata olives, amongst other ingredients. Here are some interesting facts about Kalamata olives: Kalamata olives come from the city of Kalamata in the Messenia region in Southern Greece. They have a smooth and meatlike taste, that makes them distinct in taste and appearance from the green and black olives. Kalamata olives can be either used for olive oils or brined in oil or pickled in wine vinaigrette. Unlike the black and green olives, they are a deep, rich aubergine in color. However, when they are brined they appear to be black. Ingredients250 g (8 oz) cream cheese, softened200 g (6 ½ oz) feta cheese 20 g ( ¾ oz ) basil leaves 3 tablespoons olive oil 15 kalamata olives, pitted and roughly chopped Instructions1. Combine the cream cheese, feta cheese, basil, 1 tablespoon of the oil and ¼ teaspoon cracked black pepper in a bowl and mix until smooth.2. Fold in the olives and spoon into a serving bowl. Smooth the top with the back of the spoon. 3. Pour the remaining oil over the top. Garnish with a little more cracked pepper and serve with warm bruschetta. Return from olive basil cheese spread to quick appetizers
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