Olive Cheese Balls

I am making some Olive Cheese Balls for a holiday party. This is a recipe that I have used for at least 30 years. Simple, easy and yummy.


1/2 lb. grated cheddar cheese
1 1/4 cup flour
1/2 cup melted butter or margarine
4 oz small pimento stuffed green olives

Mix the cheese and flour until crumbly. (I use my food processor- which wasn't around when this recipe was developed!) Add the melted butter and stir well. (again - the food processor is wonderful!)

Roll a small amount into a ball, press a hole in it and place an olive inside and then mold the dough around the olive.

Place all the cheese balls on an ungreased baking sheet and refrigerate for 1 hour or more. Bake at 400 degrees for 15 - 20 minutes. Makes 3-4 doz.


I suggest serving these wonderful little morsels warm with ranch dressing but they are great just the way they come out of the oven.