Olive cheese balls

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I can't remember a single Christmas Eve where these little retro appetizers didn't show up. And they're so retro. I pretty much think anything with pimiento-stuffed olives falls in that category. I mean, they were putting olives in everything in the seventies. Maybe it was just an excuse to have them on hand for martinis. Regardless, these are pretty darn good for as simple as they are. Olive-Cheese Balls From Betty Crocker 2 cups (8 ounces) finely shredded sharp Cheddar cheese 1¼ cups…

My family served the same kind of cheese ball every year that I can remember – port wine and cheddar with some sliced almonds on the outside – so imagine my surprise when I discovered that there’s a whole entire world of cheese ball possibilities out there. That isn’t to say that I don’t love […]

Olive Cheese Balls from afarmgirlsdabbles.com - Flaky, tender, cheesy dough surrounds a warm and salty-juicy olive. A fun and easy baked appetizer recipe, perfect for entertaining - and I give you two ways recipe versions! #olive #olives #cheese #balls #ball #cheeseballs #cheeseball #baked #appetizer #easy #recipe

There are some recipes that are so essential to individual families' holidays that the thought of doing Christmas without them is just unfathomable. In Elizabeth's family, that recipe is for Olive Cheese Balls — little puffs of cheesy shortbread wrapped around green pimento-stuffed olives. Elizabeth's mom always made them for her annual Boxing Day party

This Olive Cheese Ball recipe made with 3 different cheeses and the salty goodness of green olives, and kalamata olives is perfect for parties and gatherings all year.

Our Cheese Ball with Green Olives and Pimentos is Easy and a Perfect Dip for any Occasion! Spread this Party Cheese Ball on Crackers, Chips, Vegetables and much

Olive Cheese Balls are a delicious, impressive and crowd-pleasing appetizer. Tangy pimiento-stuffed green olives are baked in a cheesy, flaky crust and served hot. The best part? These little bites of heaven can be prepared up to 1 month ahead, frozen and then heated just before serving. Note that the yield (30 to 36 olives) assumes using small Manzanilla olives that are around 3/4-inch long.

These easy olive cheese balls are made with a soft cheese dough wrapped around pimiento stuffed olives. They are baked and served hot.

Olive Cheese Balls are a holiday favorite appetizer! Packed with olives, cheese, paprika, Worcestershire sauce, and cayenne pepper.