Best Cheddar Olive Balls Recipes

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CHEDDAR AND OLIVE BALLS



Cheddar and Olive Balls image

I based this recipe on one from a famous Virginia colonial tavern, but I've had much better success with this one than the one published in their cookbook. It's great for parties, picnics, or potlucks. It will also freeze well (uncooked) for quick prep anytime!

Provided by MHAMMOND

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Vegetable     Olives

Time 1h10m

Yield 45

Number Of Ingredients 5

18 ½ ounces extra sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded
½ cup butter, softened
½ teaspoon paprika
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
45 pitted green olives

Steps:

  • Allow cheese to sit out until it is at room temperature. In a large bowl, mix together the cheese, butter and paprika using a pastry blender. Gradually mix in flour, first using the pastry blender, then using your hands. Mix until the dough pulls together. It should form a solid ball with a smooth appearance, but have a crumbly texture when pulled apart. If dough appears too dry, add more shredded cheese.
  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Pinch off a small piece of dough, and cover an olive with it. Roll gently between your palms to smooth and seal the olive inside the ball. Place onto an ungreased cookie sheet and repeat with remaining dough and olives. Place the tray of covered olives into the refrigerator for 10 minutes to firm up.
  • Bake for 20 to 25 minutes in the preheated oven, or until browned. Serve hot or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 82.5 calories, Carbohydrate 3.7 g, Cholesterol 17.6 mg, Fat 6.2 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 3.4 g, SaturatedFat 3.4 g, Sodium 181.3 mg

CHEDDAR OLIVE BALLS



CHEDDAR OLIVE BALLS image

Categories     Olive     Appetizer     Bake

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 # shredded cheddar cheese
2 1/2 c flour
1 c melted butter
1 large jar stuffed green olives

Steps:

  • Mix ingredients to form a soft dough. Form around green olives. Bake at 400 degrees for 12-15 minutes. Makes about 140. Can be frozen and used as desired.

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