Best Olive Cheese Nuggets Recipes

OLIVE CHEESE NUGGETS

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More than 20 years ago, I tired these olive-stuffed treats for a holiday party. Friends are still asking me to bring them to get-togethers.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Appetizers

Time 30m

Yield 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup butter, melted
1/2 teaspoon paprika
36 pimiento-stuffed olives

Steps:

In a small bowl, beat cheese, flour, butter and paprika until blended. Pat olives dry; shape 1 teaspoon of cheese mixture around each. , Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 400° for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 211 calories, Fat 16g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 40mg cholesterol, Sodium 521mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 5g protein.

OLIVE CHEESE NUGGETS

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I don't like green olives normally but these are hard to resist.

Provided by Trina Martell

Categories Other Appetizers

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1 c cheddar cheese, shredded
1/4 c butter, softened
3/4 c flour
1/8 tsp salt
1/2 tsp paprika
24 stuffed green olives

Steps:

1. Mix cheddar cheese, butter, flour, salt, and paprika to form a dough.
2. Divide dough into 24 small balls.
3. Flatten each ball and wrap around each olive.
4. Place on a cookie sheet and bake at 400F for 12-15 minutes.
5. TIP: Change up the recipe by using different types of stuffed green olives.

OLIVE CHEESE NUGGETS

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Yield 3 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

2 cups (8 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese
1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup butter, melted
1/2 teaspoon paprika
36 pimiento-stuffed olives

Steps:

In a small bowl, beat cheese, flour, butter and paprika until blended. Pat olives dry; shape 1 teaspoon of cheese mixture around each. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 400° for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown.

OLIVE CHEESE NUGGETS

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Yield 36 - 40

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1/4 pound Cheddar cheese, grated
1/4 cup butter or margarine, softened
3/4 cup sifted all-purpose flour
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon paprika
36 - 40 medium stuffed olives

Steps:

Blend cheese and butter; add flour, salt, and paprika. Mix well to form dough. Using about 1 teaspoon dough, flatten out in palm and wrap around olive. Place on ungreased cookie sheet and bake at 400° for 12-15 minutes until light brown. These may be made in advance and refrigerated, or frozen baked or unbaked.

Nutrition Facts : Nutritional Facts Serves