Olive-Cheese Balls
These tasty four-ingredient morsels continue to be a party favorite!
Ingredients:
2 cups shredded sharp natural Cheddar cheese (8 ounces)
1 1/4 cups Gold Medal® all-purpose flour
1/2 cup butter or margarine, melted
48 small pimiento-stuffed olives, drained and patted dry
1. Stir together cheese and flour in large bowl. Stir in butter thoroughly. (If dough seems dry, work with hands.)
2. Mold 1 teaspoon dough around each olive; shape into ball. Place 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheet. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour but no longer than 24 hours.
3. Heat oven to 400ºF. Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until light brown.
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Tip
To make ahead, place unbaked olive-cheese balls on ungreased cookie sheet. Freeze at least 2 hours until firm. Place balls in plastic freezer bags. Seal, label and freeze up to 3 months. Heat oven to 400ºF. Place cheese balls 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake about 20 minutes or until hot.
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