Olive cheese balls

Source: Allrecipes

Ingredients

• About 3 dozen olives (I like castelvetrano but you could use anything; original recipe uses pimento-stuffed Manzanilla), drained well
• 1/2 to 3/4 C all purpose flour
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1/4 tsp table salt
• 4-5 shakes cayenne pepper
• 1/4 C salted butter, softened
• 1/4 lb sharp cheddar cheese, grated

Directions

1. Heat oven to 375 F.
2. Mix together flour, paprika, salt, pepper, and cheese. Cut in the butter until a soft dough is formed.
3. Form balls by either rolling or pinching off a quantity of dough and surrounding each olive. Chill in the refrigerator at least 10 minutes, or freeze.
4. When ready to cook, bake 20-25 mins in preheated oven.

Notes

• These freeze beautifully. I recommend making a double batch because everyone devours them.