Spicy Cheddar Dip with Olives
This vegetarian builds sharp cheddar cheese, grated, mayonnaise and black olives, sliced into a weeknight-friendly meal you can have ready in about 60 minutes. You'll find the full ingredient list (with a scaler to change the servings), 6 steps of method, substitutions, and ideas for what to serve alongside.
You'll mainly reach for oven and baking dish. At medium difficulty across 6 steps, it's manageable with a little attention. As written, it's meat-free.
What you'll need
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How to make it
- Preheat the oven to 180C (350F).
- In a bowl, combine the grated cheddar, mayonnaise, drained green chiles, sliced black olives, green onions, and garlic powder, stirring until evenly mixed.
- Fold in the diced tomato gently so it does not break down, then season lightly with salt to taste.
- Spread the mixture into a small ovenproof baking dish and bake for 18 to 22 minutes, until the dip is hot, bubbling, and lightly golden on top.
- Meanwhile, cut each pita pocket into 6 to 8 wedges, arrange them on a baking sheet, brush lightly with olive oil, and bake on a lower rack for 8 to 10 minutes until crisp.
- Let the dip cool for a few minutes so it firms up slightly, then serve warm with the crisp pita wedges for scooping.
You'll use: Oven · Baking dish · Baking sheet
Tips & common questions
How long does Spicy Cheddar Dip with Olives take to make?
About 60 minutes from start to finish — an estimate based on the 6 steps and 10 ingredients. Times vary with your kitchen and how much prep you do ahead.
Can I scale this recipe up or down?
Yes — use the servings control above the ingredients and every quantity rescales automatically (fractions included). Cooking times stay roughly the same; very large batches may need a little longer.
Is Spicy Cheddar Dip with Olives vegetarian?
Its ingredients contain no meat or fish, so it's suitable for vegetarians. Check any cheeses for animal rennet if that matters to you.
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Spicy Cheddar Dip with Olives is an original recipe developed in-house by Consomee. Photo: Spicy Cheddar Dip with Olives.jpg by RandoGuy394592, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons. We add the serving scaler, ingredient tools, timing and structure on top — how we source recipes.