Olive Cheese Balls
Crispy, buttery, and bursting with cheesy goodness, these Olive Cheese Balls are the ultimate crowd-pleasing appetizer. Featuring green olives wrapped in a rich dough made with sharp cheddar cheese, softened butter, and a hint of cayenne pepper for subtle heat, these bite-sized snacks come together in just 35 minutes. Each savory morsel is baked to golden perfection and can be garnished with a sprinkle of paprika for an eye-catching finish. Perfect for holiday parties, game days, or casual gatherings, these cheesy olive bites offer a delicious medley of flavors and textures that will leave your guests raving. Serve them warm for the best experience! Keywords: olive cheese balls recipe, cheesy appetizers, baked olive snacks, easy party bites.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 24 pieces Green olives (pitted)
- 1 cup Sharp cheddar cheese (shredded)
- 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter (softened)
- 0.5 cup All-purpose flour
- 0.125 teaspoon Cayenne pepper (optional)
- 0.25 teaspoon Paprika (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a mixing bowl, combine the shredded sharp cheddar cheese and softened unsalted butter until well blended.
Add the all-purpose flour and cayenne pepper (if using) to the mixing bowl. Mix until it forms a soft dough. If the dough feels too dry, you can add 1 teaspoon of water at a time until it comes together.
Take a small piece of dough (about 1 tablespoon) and flatten it into a circle in your palm.
Place one green olive in the center of the dough circle. Wrap the dough around the olive, pinching and rolling gently to seal the olive completely inside the dough.
Repeat the process with the remaining olives and dough.
Arrange the wrapped olives on the prepared baking sheet, leaving a little space between each cheese ball.
Optional: Lightly sprinkle paprika on top of the cheese balls for added color and flavor.
Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the cheese balls are golden brown.
Remove from the oven and allow to cool slightly before serving. Serve warm as a delightful appetizer or snack.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1197 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 95.6 g | 123% | |
| Saturated Fat | 55.2 g | 276% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 244 mg | 81% | |
| Sodium | 2074 mg | 90% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 53.5 g | 19% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.4 g | 19% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.2 g | ||
| Protein | 35.4 g | 71% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 886 mg | 68% | |
| Iron | 5.1 mg | 28% | |
| Potassium | 227 mg | 5% | |
*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.
