Cheddar and Olive Balls

Cheddar and Olive Balls
Cheddar and Olive Balls might be a good recipe to expand your hor d'oeuvre recipe box. Watching your figure? This vegetarian recipe has 86 calories, 3g of protein, and 7g of fat per serving. This recipe serves 45. This recipe covers 2% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 1 hour and 10 minutes. A mixture of olives, extra sharp cheddar cheese, flour, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so yummy. If you like this recipe, you might also like recipes such as Olive Balls, Cheese Olive Balls, and Seasoned Labne Balls in Olive Oil.

Instructions

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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.
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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.
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Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Pinch off a small piece of dough, and cover an olive with it.
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Roll gently between your palms to smooth and seal the olive inside the ball.
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Place onto an ungreased cookie sheet and repeat with remaining dough and olives.
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Place the tray of covered olives into the refrigerator for 10 minutes to firm up.
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Bake for 20 to 25 minutes in the preheated oven, or until browned.
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Serve hot or at room temperature.
DifficultyExpert
Ready In1 h, 10 m.
Servings45
Health Score0
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