Olive-Cheese Balls
- 30 Minutes Prep1 Hour 50 Minutes Total
- 48 Servings
- 55 Calories per Serving
These tasty four-ingredient morsels continue to be a party favorite!
Ingredient List
- 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
Preparation
- Stir together cheese and flour in large bowl. Stir in butter thoroughly. (If dough seems dry, work with hands.)
- 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.
- Heat oven to 400°F. Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until light brown.
Tips
- 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.
- Add flavor pizzazz by using shredded pizza- or herb-flavored, pepper Jack or aged Swiss cheese instead of the Cheddar.
Nutrition Information
Servings: 48
Serving size: 1 Serving
Amount per serving (Calories ): 55
| Food component / Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 4 g | % Value not available |
| Saturated Fat | 1 g | % Value not available |
| Cholesterol | 5 mg | % Value not available |
| Sodium | 130 mg | % Value not available |
| Total Carbohydrate | 3 g | % Value not available |
| Dietary Fiber | 0g | % Value not available |
| Protein | 2 g | % Value not available |
| Vitamin D | Value not available | 2% |
| Calcium | Value not available | 2% |
| Iron | Value not available | 0% |
| Potassium | 10 mg | % Value not available |
*The % Daily Value (DV) 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. | ||
Exchanges
- Vegetable ½,
- Fat 1
