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Cheddar Olives

MAKESenough to feed 6 to 8 as an appetizer

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 8- to 10- jar of pitted green olives, either pimento-stuffed or plain
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne, smoked paprika or freshly grated black pepper

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Preheat the oven to 400° F.
  2. Drain the olives well, and dry them completely with clean dish towels. Set aside.
  3. Combine the cheese, flour, butter, and spices in a medium bowl and knead it within the bowl until a dough forms. If the dough is still crumbly and won't hold together, add water 1 teaspoon at a time until it does.
  4. Pinch off a small amount of dough, and press it as thin as you can between your fingers to flatten. Wrap and smoosh the dough around a dry olive. Pinch off any excess, then roll the olive in your hands until smooth. Continue until all the olives are covered.
  5. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown all over. Alternatively, freeze the olives on a baking sheet until firm, then wrapped tightly and freeze for up to a week. Bake straight from the freezer for 20-25 minutes.
  6. Serve immediately.
  7. This article and recipes adapted from this site
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