Classic Olive Cheese Balls
These savory Classic Olive Cheese Balls are a delightful appetizer, featuring a cheesy, buttery dough wrapped around a pimento-stuffed green olive, baked until golden brown.
Equipment
- Baking sheet
- Parchment paper
- Large mixing bowl
- Stand mixer or hand mixer
- Small teaspoon
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened (2 sticks)
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 can pimento-stuffed green olives, well-drained (5.75-ounce)
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream softened butter and shredded cheddar cheese until well combined and fluffy.
- Gradually add flour, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper to the butter and cheese mixture, mixing on low speed until a soft dough forms.
- Flatten a small teaspoon of dough, place a well-drained pimento-stuffed green olive in the center, and mold the dough around it to form a smooth ball.
- Place the formed olive cheese balls onto the prepared baking sheet, ensuring some space between each.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the cheese balls are golden brown and slightly puffed.
- Remove from oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a serving platter.
Notes
These cheese balls are best served warm. You can prepare the dough ahead of time and refrigerate it for up to 2 days before forming and baking the balls.