Hot Cheese Olives

By mirelsonp

This is a classic and timeless cocktail fare that has withstood the test of time. Cocktail olives are wrapped in an easy cheddar cheesy dough and baked to a golden brown. Enjoy!

Ingredients

• 8 tablespoons (1-stick) butter, softened
• 8 ounces (2-cups) extra-sharp cheddar cheese, grated
• 1 1/2 cups unsifted all-purpose flour
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• Dash Worcestershire sauce
• 1 large egg
• 50 small pimento-stuffed cocktail olives, drained and patted dry

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350°F.

Beat the butter until creamy in a large mixing bowl, add the cheese and mix well. Stir in the flour, salt, cayenne and the Worcestershire until smooth. Beat the egg with 2 tablespoons cold water. Add to the dough and mix just until incorporated. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.

Remove the dough and flatten out a piece about the size of a walnut into a thin round. Place an olive on top and shape it around the olive, pinching to repair any breaks. Place it on an un-greased cookie sheet. Repeat with the remaining dough and olives.

Bake until the dough sets, about 15 minutes. Serve hot.