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Cream Cheese Spread with Olives and Sun-Dried Tomatoes

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Prepare this one day ahead to allow the flavors to blend.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes about 1 cup

Ingredients

12 medium sun-dried tomatoes (not packed in oil)
1 8-ounce package cream cheese, room temperature
2 tablespoons sour cream
1/2 cup chopped pitted black olives (preferably Kalamata)
1/4 cup chopped red onion

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Place sun-dried tomatoes in small bowl. Pour enough boiling water over tomatoes to cover. Let tomatoes stand until soft, about 10 minutes. Drain. Pat tomatoes dry and chop finely.

    Step 2

    Mix cream cheese and sour cream in medium bowl until smooth. Mix in olives, onion and sun-dried tomatoes. Season to taste with salt and pepper. (Can be prepared 2 days ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Let stand at room temperature 1 hour before serving.)

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