Cheddar and Olive Balls Recipe

• 18½ ounces extra-sharp Cheddar Cheese (shredded)
• ½ cup Butter (softened)
• ½ tsp Paprika
• 1½ cups All-Purpose Flour
• 45 Green Olives (pitted)

• Allow the cheddar cheese to soften, till it is at room temperature.
• Take a large mixing bowl and combine cheddar cheese, butter and paprika. Blend together, using a pastry blender.
• Mix with your hands, to form solid ball dough with a smooth appearance.
• In case the dough is too dry, add more shredded cheddar cheese.
• Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
• Take a small piece of dough and cover an olive in it.
• Roll the ball between your palms to smooth and seal the olive inside the ball.
• Place the olive ball on a cookie sheet.
• Repeat with the remaining dough and olives.
• Cover the olive balls and refrigerate for 10 minutes, to allow them to firm up.
• Bake the olive balls for 20 to 25 minutes, till they turn brown.
• Remove and serve hot or at room temperature.