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Olive Cheese Balls Recipe


Olive Cheese Balls Recipe
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Perfect for Dinner Parties and B-B-Q's. Finger food delights. Goes well with Wine Tasting parties. Olives in the center (for those with allergies)..

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Ingredients
  • 2 cups shredded sharp natural Cheddar cheese (8
  • ounces)
  • 1 1/4 cups Gold Medal all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup butter or margarine, melted
  • 48 small pimiento-stuffed olives, drained and patted
  • dry

Directions
  1. Stir together cheese and flour in large bowl. Stir in
  2. butter thoroughly. (If dough seems dry, work with
  3. hands.)
  4. Mold 1 teaspoon dough around each olive; shape into
  5. ball. Place 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheet.
  6. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour but no longer
  7. than 24 hours.
  8. Heat oven to 400F. Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until
  9. light brown.

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Comments


These are great, I really like them. I have a very similar recipe that is freezable as well which is great to have on hand for last-minute drop-ins. I learned, though, to pre-warn people about what's in the middle ... because of allergies and possible distaste!


Great idea, didn't think about allegies... thanks..


I had something like this at a restaurant...very, very tasty! Can't wait to make my own!


How in the world did I miss this recipe? Sounds awesome! Another one to add to my every growing collections. Thanks for sharing:o)


Thank you....thank you. My bridge buddies just loved them (me too) and so tasty and easy.


Thanks for posting this. I had lost my recipe and then forgot about them. They are soooooooo good! And Easy!


I missed this recipe OMG cheese and olives.. football night special foresure.


Hey, I'm with Peeta! Superbowl Sunday is coming up, and this will be on the menu! These guys don't care what may be in the middle - they're like Mikey, they'll eat anything! I'll bet they'll really love these, though - Thanks!


I haven't had these b4, but that will change.. thank so much for the post....dave


Oh Boy,if we lived close,would'nt it be great to try different recipes out on the unsuspecting public.Thanks for the recipe--Kismet


This is very tasty i do it with mushroom buds and sour cream dip .Didn't think of olive thanks for the post..


I like wine, I like olives...what's not to like in this recipe


I made these appetizers last week for a dinner party...I took a picture of them and will have to post it...my guests loved them! They are a little time consuming, but worth it. Great post and I rate this a 5 forker.


Thank you yummmm


Ooo, these sound really nice. we always have green and black olives out during reunions and i think this new twist will be greatly enjoyed!


Love, love, love green olives! Thanks for sharing this one, my son and I will indulge in these beauties soon! ~Laura ;D


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