Mom's Cheese Olive Balls

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.

Info

  • Prep: 15
  • Cook: 20
  • Serves: 100 olives
  • Source
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Directions

  1. 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.
  2. Bake at 375 for 15 minutes.
  3. 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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