Spanish Olive and Cream Cheese Canapes

May 11, 2023May 11, 20230 2

Spanish Olive and Cream Cheese Canapes Recipe

by The Chefin Appetizer

Prep

20 min

Cook

10-12 min

Ready In

30-40 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

	10 -12 slices white bread ( just use sliced regular sandwich bread for this , can be a day old and place in the fridge overnight )
	2 -3 tablespoons butter , melted ( no subs ! )
	1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese ( or to taste ) or 1/4 cup romano cheese ( or to taste )
	3/4 cup cream cheese , softened
	1/3 cup pimento stuffed olive , finely chopped
	1/4 cup green onions or 1/4 cup scallion , finely chopped
	1/4 cup red bell pepper , finely chopped
	1/4 teaspoon paprika ( or to taste )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

10-12

Calories

181

Sugar

1.3g

Fat

13g

Spanish Olive and Cream Cheese Canapes are a popular appetizer that is simple, elegant, and delicious. The combination of cream cheese with pimento stuffed olives, red bell pepper, green onions, and paprika is a rich and flavorful blend that is sure to impress your guests. These canapes are perfect for a wide variety of occasions, from holiday gatherings to family dinners. Better yet, they can be made ahead of time, so you can focus on enjoying your event instead of fussing over the food. Try these tasty treats at your next social gathering for a memorable and delectable appetizer option.

Instructions

1.	Pre-heat the oven to 375°F.
2.	Using a cookie cutter cut circles out of the bread.
3.	Flatten each circle with a rolling pin , then brush with butter and sprinkle with the parmesan cheese.
4.	Bake until they're toasted, crisp and lightly browned. It will take approximately 10-12 minutes. Set aside to cool completely.
5.	In a bowl, mix the softened cream cheese, olives, green onions, red bell pepper, and paprika until combined.
6.	Spread the cheese mixture on top of each toasted bread circle.
7.	Garnish with additional green onions or olives.
8.	Serve cold and enjoy!

PROS

Spanish Olive and Cream Cheese Canapes are a tasty and attractive appetizer that is easy to make and can be prepared ahead of time.

The combination of flavors is delicious and appealing to many people, making it perfect for a variety of occasions.

CONS

May not be suitable for people who are lactose intolerant or have a nut allergy.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While this recipe doesn’t have many health benefits, it does include some vegetables like red bell peppers and green onions that are packed with vitamins and minerals. Olives are also high in heart-healthy monounsaturated fats.