Creamy Garlic Loaded Olives

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Set a wide pan over low heat.
  2. 2Add the olive oil, olives, all the garlic and crushed spices to the pan.
  3. 3Let the cloves slowly toast until they turn golden and soft.
  4. 4Stir now and then so they color evenly.
  5. 5Season with a good pinch of salt.
  6. 6Lightly crush the garlic with a spoon so it turns jammy but still holds little pieces.
  7. 7Spread the cream cheese on a platter or in a shallow bowl.
  8. 8Spoon the warm garlicky olives and spiced oil over the top so it pools around the edges.
  9. 9Serve with warm bread, crackers, or crisp vegetables.

Ingredients

  • 1 jar Pearls Specialties Castelvetrano Olives
  • 55 cloves garlic, peeled
  • 1.5 cups olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
  • 1 tablespoon coriander seed
  • 1 tablespoon fennel seed
  • 2 teaspoons chile flake
  • 1 lemon zest peeled
  • Kosher salt
  • 1 bricks cream cheese, softened

Equipment

wide panspoonplattershallow bowl