Nutty Olive Cheese Log!! The most delicious and easy cheese log for the holidays! So easy to make and delicious!
Hey everyone! I’m still in California and we are having such a great time seeing friends, eating out and shuffling the kids everywhere! I have two more guest posts for you this week. . and something SWEET on Wednesday. . so I’m excited for this week. And to kick it off, I’m thrilled to be introducing you to Dianna from 
Hi everyone! I’m Dianna from 
I discovered this recipe a while back and thought to myself, “Self, this is exactly what every party needs.” A cheese log. Because who doesn’t love one of those? It reminds me of a cross between pimento cheese and the stuff I grew up eating inside 
The best part about this recipe is that you can customize it so easily — use different nuts and herbs for the coating, or add whatever you’d like to the cream cheese mixture. It only takes minutes to throw together, which is essential when you’ve got more important things to do like lounge poolside or sip sangria. In short, it’s a keeper.
It’s summertime, and the livin’ cookin’ is easy! Whip up this snack for your next summer gathering.
Nutty Olive Cheese Log from The Kitchen Prep
Ingredients
- 1 {8 oz.} block cream cheese softened
- ½ cup Spanish olives {green ones with pimentos} finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ cup walnuts chopped
- ¼ cup fresh chives chopped
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, beat together cream cheese, olives, mayonnaise and onion powder until totally combined.
- Scoop mixture into a log or ball shape -- I like to place it on a piece of plastic wrap to make it easier and less messy and mold it into the desired shape. Cover and place in refrigerator for about 45 minutes to an hour.
- On a plate or shallow dish, mix together walnuts and chives. When the mixture has chilled and firmed up, roll it in the walnut and chives until it’s well coated. Keep chilled until ready to serve.
- Serve with crackers, pita chips or fresh veggies.
Recipe slightly adapted from 
You are right – every party needs a cheese log! This looks incredible. Can not wait to try.
Thanks so much, Jolena!!! yes, isn’t this amazing?!
A truly delicious recipe. Love the easy, breezy style of writing & this log has me craving summer fun already!
Thanks so much, Alice. . you need to visit Dianna’s blog! 🙂
Onions, walnuts and chives in cheesy glory – what’s not to love!!
Hi Shashi, yes. . I know, right?! can’t wait to try making this when I get home!
This reminds me of one of my favorite happy hour appetizers to get at a local restaurant Truluck’s, it’s a goat cheese ball covered in olives and peppers. And me, the olive hater, actually loves it. My point? I think I would love this even though it’s full of olives!
Shaina, hey!! how can you hate olives?!! 🙂 I can’t wait to try this cheese log!!
I want this cheese log at my next dinner party!! Thank you for introducing me to Dianna!! heading over to make her acquaintance now 😉
hi Zainab! I know, right?! I’m totally making this when I get home! Can’t wait!
Lucky ducks, indeed! I guess you didn’t want to employ the five second rule that time. It’s a pleasure to meet you, Dianna. I was just in Orlando and I don’t blame you at all for not wanting to turn on the oven or grill. It felt like an oven standing outside! This cheese log looks delicious and I love how endlessly adaptable it is. I love your photos too – these are gorgeous!
Hi Nancy!! haha, yeah, 5 second rule would not have worked that time for Dianna I’m sure. . so glad you get to meet Dianna over here! Check out her blog!
This looks so creamy and delicious! I might have to try this for my next party!
Looking at cheese at 4:30 in the afternoon, makes me think one thing. Happy hour and crackers with cheese. This looks so good. Thanks Dianna and Alice!
My mom used to make us green olive and cream cheese sandwiches when we were little! I know this is a cheese log I couldn’t resist! And, apparently, the ducks couldn’t either…cute story!