pat's Recipe

Ripe Olive Cheese Ball

Category: Cheeseballs

2 - 8 ounce pkgs cream cheese
1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese
1 - 4 1/2 oz. can sliced black olives
2 Tblespoons green onions or chives
2/3 cup coursely chopped toasted almonds
Fresh parsley optional for garnish

Mix all ingredients together and chill for 4-24 hours; roll in almonds before serving.
Serve will assorted crackers and/or apple and pear slices.

makes 3 1/2 cups (large cheeseball)