Make a big batch of this vegetable cream cheese to last through the holidays!  It’s very versatile!

I was first introduced to fancy cream cheeses about 40-odd years ago when I spotted them in Waldbaum’s deli department back when I lived in NYC.

These cream cheese concoctions were primarily meant to go on bagels and bialys–and they are perfect for that–but they have many other delicious uses.

In this, I used green onions and red and orange peppers.  Some broccoli and carrot would be nice too. It’s pretty much up to you what you use and use what you like! In fact, you could make 2 varieties at the same time. Add the green onions and remove half and you have scallion cream cheese. Add the peppers and whatever else you like, and you have vegetable cream cheese. In addition to using it on the traditional bagels and bialys, try it on some crackers or hard rolls. I decided to make roll-ups with it.

The other day I happened upon some fancy flatbreads in my local supermarket. In addition to plain and spinach, I saw a tomato-basil variety that I thought would be perfect for this appetizer.  Spinach would do just as well too and in a pinch you could use plain old flour tortillas!

The cream cheese must be room temperature and soft enough to mix with a spoon.  You can add as much veggies as you want.  My measurements are what I use because to me it provides the perfect balance of flavors.  Use it as a guide and then taste it.  If you like it more crunchy and veggie based, add more of your desired vegetables.  Same goes with the seasoning. I tend to undersalt things having gotten into the habit when my late husband was on a sodium-restricted diet.

This cream cheese will come in handy over the holidays–especially if you’re having parties!

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Vegetable Cream Cheese Bites

Make a big batch of this vegetable cream cheese to last through the holidays!  It’s very versatile!

Prep Time10 minutes mins

Total Time10 minutes mins

Course: Appetizers, Dips, dressings, sauces

Cuisine: American

Keyword: cream cheese, vegetable recipes

Servings: 12

Calories: 7kcal

Author: Judith Hannemann

Ingredients

• 2 large 12-inch diameter flavored flat breads or flour tortilla

VEGETABLE CREAM CHEESE

• 2 8 oz pkgs each cream cheese, softened
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp pepper
• 3 green onions white and green part, chopped
• 1/4 cup sweet red bell peppers finely diced (mixing colors looks very nice)

Instructions

• Mix all vegetable cream cheese ingredients.
• Divide cream cheese between the 2 flat breads, spreading to the edge of the bread.
• Roll up jelly roll style and wrap in aluminum foil
• Refrigerate until cheese is firm.
• Slice in 1/2-inch slices.

Nutrition

Serving: 1person | Calories: 7kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 196mg | Potassium: 66mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 298IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 4mg | Iron: 1mg

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Lindsay Olive Mexican French Bread Pizza

Nothing says entertaining in style with great holiday recipes more than this Lindsay® Olive Mexican French Bread Pizza appetizer!

There’s nothing I enjoy more than entertaining friends and neighbors, especially around the winter holidays!

I try to plan the food I serve around treasured holiday recipes and Christmas recipes.  This Mexican French Bread Pizza is one of my go-to appetizer recipes. It’s rich and cheesy, packed with black and green olives and flavored with Mexican-style spices.  If you like a little heat, there’s some jalapenos in it too.  Feel free to use more if you like it a little more “zesty.”

This is just a wonderful snack for a tree trimming party or as an appetizer for a Christmas Eve cocktail party get-together.

So when I found out that my local Price Chopper Supermarket had a good deal on Lindsay® Olives this week with the AdvantEdge card, I decided to stock up when I was shopping for the week.  I opted for convenience here by purchasing the pre-sliced variety, and I also liked that they come in a resealable container.

 

Lindsay Olives Displayed At Price Chopper Supermarkets

These are just some of the ingredients used in this French Bread Pizza.  I used Italian bread, but that’s OK too!

Some Ingredients For Lindsay Olive Mexican French Bread Pizza

If there’s any topping left over, it can be refrigerated and used on any leftover bread or even used as a dip for crackers! Here they are ready to go in the oven–

French Bread Pizza Ready For Baking

This smells so good when baking!  It’s ready in 30 minutes or less.  This can be served as a main course if you cut each half in half crosswise as shown in the photo above.  Adding a salad would make it a complete meal.

Easy To Make

You can slice this up in serving sizes to serve on a buffet–

Sliced And Ready To Serve

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Totally Yummy Lindsay Olive Mexican French Bread Pizza

 

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Mexican French Bread Pizza

This French bread pizza is packed with Mexican flavors. Easy to make and delicious too!

Prep Time10 minutes mins

Cook Time30 minutes mins

Total Time40 minutes mins

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: Tex-Mex

Keyword: French bread, French bread pizza, Mexican pizza, olives

Servings: 4

Calories: 882kcal

Author: Judith Hannemann

Ingredients

• 1 loaf French or Italian bread
• 6 tbsp butter very soft
• 1/2 cup Mayonnaise
• 1/2 cup Sliced Black Olives
• 1/2 cup Manzanilla Olives
• 1/2-1 tsp taco seasoning
• 2 green onions sliced
• 1 tbsp canned diced jalapenos
• 2 cups Mexican blend shredded cheese

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Line a large cookie sheet with aluminum foil.
• Slice bread in half lengthwise. Slice green Manzanilla olives crosswise into approximately 1/8-inch slices.
• In a large bowl, mix together the remaining ingredients. Spread desired amount of topping mixture over top of each half of bread.
• Bake at 325 degrees F for 25-30 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly and just beginning to brown.
• This may either be served as a main or appetizer. If serving as a main, cut each half of finished bread in half crosswise. If serving as an appetizer, cut each baked half loaf into 2-inch slices.
• Garnish with additional sliced green onion if desired.
• Serves 4 as a main course, and about 8 as an appetizer.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 882kcal | Carbohydrates: 59g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 61g | Saturated Fat: 25g | Cholesterol: 110mg | Sodium: 1799mg | Potassium: 192mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1147IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 440mg | Iron: 4mg

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