Cheesy Olive Appetizers
Step up your appetizer game with these irresistible Cheesy Olive Appetizers! Featuring sharp cheddar cheese, buttery dough, and tangy pimento-stuffed green olives, these bite-sized delights are the perfect balance of savory flavors. Each olive is wrapped in a cheesy, paprika-spiced dough, baked to golden perfection for a crisp, tender bite with a bold, briny center. Ready in just 35 minutes, these easy-to-make snacks are perfect for holiday parties, cocktail gatherings, or as a crowd-pleasing finger food. Serve them warm or at room temperature for a truly unforgettable appetizer experience. Whether you're hosting or bringing a dish to share, these cheesy olive bites are guaranteed to impress!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup (shredded) sharp cheddar cheese
- 0.5 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 tablespoons (softened) unsalted butter
- 0.5 teaspoon paprika
- 0.25 teaspoon garlic powder
- 24 whole pimento-stuffed green olives
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Prepare a baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the shredded cheddar cheese, all-purpose flour, softened butter, paprika, and garlic powder.
Mix the ingredients together until a cohesive dough forms. You may need to use your hands to fully bring the dough together.
Drain the pimento-stuffed green olives and pat them dry with a paper towel to remove any excess liquid.
Take about 1 tablespoon of the dough and flatten it slightly in your palm. Place one olive in the center of the dough and wrap the dough around it, ensuring the olive is fully enclosed.
Roll the dough-covered olive gently in your hands to create a smooth, round ball. Repeat with the remaining olives and dough.
Place the prepared balls on the lined baking sheet, spacing them about 1 inch apart.
Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the dough is firm and lightly golden.
Remove from the oven and let the appetizers cool slightly on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before serving.
Serve warm or at room temperature as a delightful party appetizer or snack.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1236 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 101.0 g | 129% | |
| Saturated Fat | 54.9 g | 274% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 245 mg | 82% | |
| Sodium | 2273 mg | 99% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 57.4 g | 21% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.3 g | 19% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.3 g | ||
| Protein | 36.4 g | 73% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 895 mg | 69% | |
| Iron | 4.3 mg | 24% | |
| Potassium | 141 mg | 3% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
