Description

This creamy and tangy Blue Cheese Olive Dip combines the rich flavors of cream cheese, blue cheese, and Castelvetrano olives with a hint of vodka and bright lemon zest. The dip is smooth and flavorful, perfect for pairing with plain chips and garnished with chives, olive oil, and black pepper, making it an irresistible appetizer or snack.

Ingredients

Scale

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
Zest of 1 lemon
1 pinch salt (optional)

Olive Stuffing & Garnish

12 oz Castelvetrano olives, pitted
Additional blue cheese (for stuffing the olives)
Drizzle of olive oil
Chopped chives, to taste
Black pepper, to taste

Serving

1 bag plain chips (for serving)

Instructions

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 pinch of salt if using. Process until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
Chill the Dip: Transfer the dip to the refrigerator to chill if you prefer it cold. Alternatively, it can be served at room temperature.
Stuff the Olives: Take the pitted Castelvetrano olives and carefully stuff each with a small amount of blue cheese to enhance the flavor and create a rich bite.
Plate the Dip and Olives: Place the dip into a piping bag fitted with a large round nozzle. Pipe the dip onto a serving plate in a continuous S-shaped pattern for an attractive presentation. Arrange the stuffed olives neatly alongside the dip.
Garnish and Serve: Drizzle olive oil over the dip and olives. Sprinkle chopped chives and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Serve immediately with a bag of plain chips and enjoy alongside a dirty martini or your preferred beverage.

Notes

Adjust the amount of blue cheese in the dip according to your preferred intensity of flavor.
The vodka adds a subtle sharpness but can be omitted if desired.
Using Castelvetrano olives provides a buttery, mild flavor that complements the blue cheese well.
For a smoother texture, make sure the cream cheese is softened before blending.
The dip can be made a few hours in advance and refrigerated to allow the flavors to meld.
This dip pairs excellently with plain chips or fresh vegetables.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: Appetizer
Method: Blending
Cuisine: American

Keywords: blue cheese dip, olive dip, cream cheese dip, appetizer, party dip, Castelvetrano olives, blue cheese stuffed olives, easy dip recipe