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Olive Cheese Balls

Savory Olive Cheese Balls: Easy Appetizer Everyone Loves

These Olive Cheese Balls are a delightful blend of cheesy dough and briny olives, making them the perfect appetizer for any gathering.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 25 minutes
Servings: 18 balls
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 100
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 18 Queen Olives (stuffed with pimento) Can substitute with black olives.
  • ¼ cup Unsalted Butter (softened) Ensure it's softened to room temperature, not melted.
  • 4 ounces Sharp Cheddar (shredded) Feel free to swap for Parmesan.
  • ½ cup All-Purpose Flour (divided) Using gluten-free flour may alter texture.
  • ¼ teaspoon Paprika Optional, based on flavor preference.
  • ¼ teaspoon Morton Kosher Salt Adjust to taste or omit in variations.
  • ¼ teaspoon Black Pepper Substitute with cayenne for extra kick.
For Serving
  • Buttermilk Ranch Dressing Perfect for dipping.

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Wooden spoon
  • Baking Sheet
  • Plastic wrap

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Olive Cheese Balls
  1. Prepare the Olives: Drain and pat dry the olives to prevent excess moisture in the dough.
  2. Mix the Cheese Dough: Cream the softened butter and cheddar until smooth.
  3. Form the Dough: Combine flour, paprika, salt, and pepper into the cheese mixture, mixing until a dough forms.
  4. Portion the Dough: Divide the dough into 18 portions, rolling each into a ball and flattening slightly.
  5. Wrap the Olives: Place an olive in the center of each disk and mold the dough around it.
  6. Refrigerate the Balls: Chill for 1-2 hours on an ungreased baking sheet.
  7. Preheat & Bake: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and bake for about 15 minutes until browned.
  8. Cool & Serve: Let cool for 5-10 minutes before serving warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1ballCalories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 1mg

Notes

These Olive Cheese Balls are perfect for freezing and can be baked directly from the freezer for easy entertaining.

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