Olive Cheese Balls

By rickfanciullo

can increase flavor by using flavored cheeses - pepper jack or aged swiss in stead of cheddar.

Ingredients

• 2 cups shredded sharp natural cheddar cheese (8 oz)
• 1 1/4 cup gold meal all purpose flour
• 1/2 cup butter or margarine (melted)
• 48 small pimento olives, drained and patted dry

Preparation

Step 1

1. Stir together cheese, flour in a large bowl.
2. Stir in the melted butter thoroughly - dough seems dry, work it with hands.
3. Mold 1 teaspoon dough around each olive and shape into a ball.
4. Place 2 inches apart on an UN-greased cookie sheet. Cover and refrig for a min of 60 minutes, but NO LONGER than 24 hours
5. Heat oven to 400 and bake 15-20 min or until golden brown.