Description
- Prep time: 15 minutes
- Chill time: 30 minutes to 2 hours
- Total time: About 45 minutes to 2 hours 15 minutes
- Servings: 8 to 10
- Course: Appetizer
- Cuisine: Mediterranean-inspired
Ingredients
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- 8 oz (225 g) cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 3/4 cup green olives, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup pepperoncini peppers, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp pepperoncini brine
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 garlic clove, finely minced
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes, optional
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh chives, chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
For finishing: 2 tbsp chopped green olives, 2 tbsp sliced pepperoncini, 1 tbsp grated Parmesan, fresh parsley, fresh chives, crushed red pepper flakes, freshly cracked black pepper, and extra-virgin olive oil, as desired.
Instructions
- Soften the cream cheese for 20 to 30 minutes.
- Beat the cream cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, lemon juice, garlic, garlic powder, oregano, and black pepper until smooth.
- Stir in the Parmesan and the pepperoncini brine.
- Fold in the olives, pepperoncini, and fresh herbs.
- Cover and chill for at least 30 minutes, ideally 1 to 2 hours.
- Garnish and serve chilled or slightly cool.