Martini Cheese Dip

Name: Martini Cheese Dip
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 1-1/4 cups.
Ingredients: 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened; 1 tablespoon mayonnaise; 1/4 cup sliced green olives with pimientos, drained and chopped; 2 to 3 tablespoons vodka; 2 tablespoons olive juice; 1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper; Assorted fresh vegetables

After tasting a delicious cheese dip at a party, I experimented at home and came up with my own version. It’s fun to serve in a martini glass alongside colorful fresh vegetables. —Crystal Bruns, Iliff, Colorado

Ingredients

1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1 tablespoon mayonnaise
1/4 cup sliced green olives with pimientos, drained and chopped
2 to 3 tablespoons vodka
2 tablespoons olive juice
1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
Assorted fresh vegetables

Directions

In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and mayonnaise until blended. Stir in the olives, vodka, olive juice and pepper. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Spoon into a martini glass if desired. Serve with vegetables.

Nutrition Facts

2 tablespoons: 106 calories, 9g fat (5g saturated fat), 25mg cholesterol, 140mg sodium, 1g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 2g protein.

Originally published as Martini Cheese Spread in Taste of Home Christmas Annual 2013

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djhottma

Dec 29, 2015

My family has made this dip for over 50 years without vodka. We make it with cream cheese, olives and olive juice., and sometimes sour cream if needed for consistency. I mix it using a blender. It's a family favorite dip with Ruffles, pretzels, and Fritos.
grannysue2001

Dec 29, 2014

I would omit vodka and add more mayo oe sour cream....if children or alcoholics or teetotalers are likely to be involved
mas4144

Dec 28, 2014

I have a question for Basketcase416....Is your review rating for this recipe, Martini Cheese Dip, or for your own personal recipe, the stuffed celery? The two are not the same. You did not say you made the recipe for Martini Cheese Dip. I'm just wondering. I am giving the Martini Cheese Dip a rating of five. I did make it and will make it again. Your recipe does sound good too.
Basketcase416

Dec 27, 2014

We have made "stuffed celery" for over 50 years every Thanksgiving....I use cream cheese, chopped green olives, and olive juice to thin it . Mix together. Wash and dry celery stalks using the tender hearts works best and spread the cream cheese mixture into the celery as you would peanut butter (if you were making ants on a log) Cut into 3 in pieces. Stuff only as much as you will eat. I usually do about 20 pieces. Then have more washed and ready to make when they all disappear. If you make too many and try to save them for the next day the celery will be soggy. Enjoy!
KarenJane2000

Dec 27, 2014

Sounds wonderful. What could the vodka be substituted with? "Kids" don't need the alcohol!
KarenKeefe

Dec 27, 2014

Amazing flavor and so simple to make! Great for the holidays!
abmcatmommy

Sep 30, 2014

Love it! Just the dip for an olive lover. Have made it numerous times. Thanks for sharing.