Recipe for Cream Cheese & Black Olive Sandwiches : Sandwich Recipes

cream cheese

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

black olives

🥗Healthier: green olives

💰Cheaper: canned olives

Canned olives are often more affordable and have a similar taste

Select your bread as the foundation for the sandwich.

Measure out 3 ounces of cream cheese.

Add 1 tablespoon of mayonnaise to the cream cheese.

Season the mixture with a dash of salt and a dash of pepper.

Taste the filling to ensure it has enough seasoning.

Spread the cream cheese filling evenly on both sides of the bread.

Chop black olives and layer them down on the bread.

Optionally, mix in green olives for color.

Sprinkle chopped pine nuts on top of the black olives.

Optionally, add fresh basil or arugula for contrast.

Cut the sandwiches into desired shapes, such as triangles.

Make the sandwiches ahead of time and refrigerate for about an hour before serving.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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