Cheese-crusted Olive Balls
(from kylerhea’s recipe box)
Makes 36 pieces
Source: America's Best Lost Recipes
Categories: Appetizers
Ingredients
- 1 cup finely shredded cheddar cheese
- 4 Tbs unsalted butter, very soft
- 1/4 tsp paprika
- 3/4 cup all purpose flour
- 2 (5.75-ounce) jars small Spanish olives, drained
Directions
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- Adjust an oven rack to the middle position and heat the oven to 375 degrees. Using a wooden spoon, stir the cheese, butter, and paprika in a medium bowl until well blended. Add the flour and mix in with your hands until incorporated. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let rest for 15 minutes.
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**Measure out a level teaspoon of dough and pat into a 1 1/2 inch circle. Place an olive in the center of the circle and bring the edges of the dough together to cover the olive. Roll the ball between your hands until smooth and transfer to a baking sheet. Repeat with the ramaining dough and olives. Refreigerate until firm, about 10 minutes.
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Bake until the exterior of the olive balls turn light golden brown, 20-25 minutes. Serve hot.