Cheesy Rice Bites

Makes 48 bars.

Ingredients

• 1 8-ounce package cream cheese, softened
• 3 ounces bleu Cheese, crumbed (3/4 cup)
• 2/3 cup pitted ripe olives, divided
• 3 cups cooked rice
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/3 cup finely chopped walnuts
• 2 tablespoons chopped parsley

Directions

1. Blend cheeses.
2. Chop 1/3 cup ; stir into Cheese mixture.
3. Add rice, eggs and salt.
4. Spread into buttered 13x9-inch baking pan.
5. Top rice mixture with nuts, parsley and remaining 1/3 cup, sliced.
6. Bake at 350 degrees 20 minutes, or until set.
7. Chill one hour.
8. Cut into 1-1/2 by 1-inch bars.