Olive Balls
Perfect for parties, these irresistible Olive Balls are a savory delight that combines buttery cheddar dough with briny green olives for a bite-sized treat that’s sure to impress your guests. Featuring a flaky, golden crust infused with paprika and garlic powder, each olive is lovingly wrapped in a cheesy, melt-in-your-mouth dough before being baked to perfection. With only 20 minutes of prep time, this simple yet elegant appetizer is ideal for holiday gatherings, cocktail parties, or as a standout addition to your snack platter. Serve them warm or at room temperature for an unforgettable, crowd-pleasing experience. Keywords: olive balls recipe, cheddar olive appetizer, party snack idea.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup All-purpose flour
- 1 cup Sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 0.5 cup Unsalted butter, softened
- 0.5 teaspoon Paprika
- 0.25 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 24 pieces Green olives, pitted (small to medium-sized)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the flour, shredded cheddar cheese, softened butter, paprika, and garlic powder.
Use your hands or a pastry cutter to mix the ingredients until a dough forms. The dough should be firm but pliable.
Drain the olives and pat them dry with a paper towel to ensure the dough adheres well.
Take about 1 tablespoon of dough, flatten it into a small disc, and wrap it around a single olive. Make sure the olive is completely covered, and roll it gently in your hands to form a smooth ball.
Repeat this process with the remaining olives and dough, placing the prepared olive balls onto the lined baking sheet with about 1 inch of space between them.
Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the dough is golden and slightly crispy.
Remove the baking sheet from the oven and let the olive balls cool for a few minutes before serving.
Serve warm or at room temperature. These olive balls pair wonderfully with cocktails or as part of an appetizer spread.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
78 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 6.1 g | 8% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.6 g | 18% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 16 mg | 5% | |
| Sodium | 93 mg | 4% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 4.5 g | 2% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.3 g | 1% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.0 g | ||
| Protein | 1.8 g | 4% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 38 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 0.3 mg | 2% | |
| Potassium | 13 mg | 0% | |
*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.
