Olive-Cheese Balls

By CJKK

Ingredients

• 2 2
• cups shredded sharp natural Cheddar cheese (8 ounces)
• 1 1/4 1 1/4
• cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
• 1/2 1/2
• cup butter or margarine, melted
• 48 48
• small pimiento-stuffed olives, drained and patted dry
• Add flavor pizzazz by using shredded pizza- or herb-flavored, pepper Jack or aged Swiss cheese instead of the Cheddar.

Preparation

Step 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.