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Pat's Delightful Olive Cheese Balls 🧀🍏

These Olive Cheese Balls are the perfect appetizer for your next gathering! With a crunchy outside and a cheesy, savory center, they’re sure to be a crowd-pleaser. They’re simple to make, so even beginner cooks can impress their guests. Pair them with a zesty dip or your favorite cocktail, and watch your friends rave about them! 🍹🌟

Ingredients

For the Cheese Dough

For the Filling

Instructions

  1. Prep the Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a cookie sheet with parchment paper (optional, for easier cleanup!).

  2. Make the Cheese Mixture: In a mixing bowl, blend the grated cheddar cheese with the softened butter/margarine until creamy.

    🧀 For an extra kick, try using a sharp cheddar or adding a pinch of garlic powder!

  3. Combine the Dry Ingredients: Stir in the sifted flour, salt, and paprika until well blended. The mixture will be thick and a bit crumbly.

  4. Wrap the Olives: Take a small amount of the cheese dough and wrap it around each olive, ensuring it’s completely covered. Place the balls on your ungreased cookie sheet.

  5. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 10 minutes or until golden and bubbly.

    ⏳ Keep an eye on them, as oven times may vary! It’s all about that perfect golden color!

  6. Serve & Enjoy: Let cool slightly before serving. They’re best fresh out of the oven!

    🌿 Consider garnishing with fresh herbs like parsley or chives for an elegant touch.

Variations

Prepare for a delightful culinary adventure with these Olive Cheese Balls that are sure to impress! Enjoy! 🎉🧄

All Revisions

ocr Here's the text from the image: --- **OLIVE CHEESE BALLS** - ½ lb. cheddar cheese, grated - 3 tbls. butter or margarine - ½ cup sifted flour - ½ tsp. salt - ¼ tsp. paprika - 24 stuffed olives, well-drained Blend cheese with butter/margarine. Stir in flour, salt, and paprika. Blend well. Wrap cheese dough around olives and place on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake at 400° for approximately ten minutes. Pat McCarty --- Let me know if you need anything else!
llm # Pat's Delightful Olive Cheese Balls 🧀🍏 These Olive Cheese Balls are the perfect appetizer for your next gathering! With a crunchy outside and a cheesy, savory center, they’re sure to be a crowd-pleaser. They’re simple to make, so even beginner cooks can impress their guests. Pair them with a zesty dip or your favorite cocktail, and watch your friends rave about them! 🍹🌟 ## Ingredients ### For the Cheese Dough - ½ lb. cheddar cheese, grated - 3 tablespoons butter or margarine, softened - ½ cup sifted all-purpose flour - ½ teaspoon salt - ¼ teaspoon paprika ### For the Filling - 24 stuffed olives, well-drained (green or black, depending on your preference) ## Instructions 1. **Prep the Oven**: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a cookie sheet with parchment paper (optional, for easier cleanup!). 2. **Make the Cheese Mixture**: In a mixing bowl, blend the grated cheddar cheese with the softened butter/margarine until creamy. > 🧀 For an extra kick, try using a sharp cheddar or adding a pinch of garlic powder! 3. **Combine the Dry Ingredients**: Stir in the sifted flour, salt, and paprika until well blended. The mixture will be thick and a bit crumbly. 4. **Wrap the Olives**: Take a small amount of the cheese dough and wrap it around each olive, ensuring it’s completely covered. Place the balls on your ungreased cookie sheet. 5. **Bake**: Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 10 minutes or until golden and bubbly. > ⏳ Keep an eye on them, as oven times may vary! It’s all about that perfect golden color! 6. **Serve & Enjoy**: Let cool slightly before serving. They’re best fresh out of the oven! > 🌿 Consider garnishing with fresh herbs like parsley or chives for an elegant touch. ## Variations - **Spicy Twist**: Add a dash of cayenne pepper or diced jalapeños to give your cheese balls some heat. 🌶️ - **Herb Infusion**: Mix in fresh herbs like dill or rosemary to the cheese mixture for a fragrant flavor profile. - **Different Cheeses**: Experiment with other cheeses such as mozzarella or pepper jack for a different taste and texture. Prepare for a delightful culinary adventure with these Olive Cheese Balls that are sure to impress! Enjoy! 🎉🧄
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