Cheddar and Olive Balls Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Popular Recipes. (Cheddar and Olive Balls Recipe). I based this recipe on one from a famous Virginia colonial tavern, but I've had much better success with this one than the one published in their cookbook. It's great for parties, picnics, or potlucks. It will also freeze well (uncooked) for quick prep anytime!

Brief

Prep 40 mins

Cook: 30 mins

Total: 1hr10 mins

Servings: 45

Yield: 45 olive balls

Cheddar and Olive Balls Recipe

Ingredients

18 ½ ounces extra sharp Cheddar cheese

shredded

½ cup butter

softened

½ teaspoon paprika

1 ½ cups all-purpose flour

45 pitted green olives

Appetizer and Snack

Directions

Step 1

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. 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.

Step 2

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Pinch off a small piece of dough and cover an olive with it. Roll gently between your palms to smooth and seal the olive inside the ball. Place onto an ungreased cookie sheet and repeat with remaining dough and olives. Place the tray of covered olives into the refrigerator for 10 minutes to firm up.

Step 3

Bake for 20 to 25 minutes in the preheated oven or until browned. Serve hot or at room temperature.

Nutritional Information

Cheddar and Olive Balls Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:45

Calories: 82.5

% Daily Value *

Protein: 3.4g 7%

Carbohydrates: 3.7g 1%

Dietary Fiber: 0.2g 1%

Fat: 6.2g 10%

Saturated Fat: 3.4g 17%

Cholesterol: 17.6mg 6%

Vitamin A Iu: 238.8IU 5%

Niacin Equivalents: 0.3mg 3%

Folate: 7.8mcg 2%

Calcium: 84.9mg 9%

Iron: 0.3mg 2%

Magnesium: 1.9mg 1%

Potassium: 7.8mg

Sodium: 181.3mg 7%

Calories From Fat: 56.2

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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