====== Mom's Cheese Olive Balls ======
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===== Ingredients =====
  * 1 stick margarine, softened
  * 8 oz coarsely grated sharp cheddar cheese
  * 1 1/2 c. all-purpose flour
  * 1/2 tsp. Tabasco (or to taste)
  * Dash of garlic
  * Large jar of small pimento-filled green olives, drained very well on paper towels.
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===== Info =====
  * **Prep:** 15
  * **Cook:** 20
  * **Serves:** 100 olives
  * [[mom.com|Source]]


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===== Directions =====
  - Have margarine and cheese at room temperature. Blend together with fingers. Gradually add flour & seasonings. Break off small amount (just enough to cover olive) and pat in palm of hand (flatten dough). Put olive in center & cover with dough.
  - Bake at 375 for 15 minutes.
  - Or freeze uncooked (individually) on a pan & then put in ziplock bags in freezer. Bake at 375-400 for 20 minute or until light brown. 

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