Baked Olive Balls

Submitted by Musical Joy

"An unforgettable appetizer! Easy to mix up with ingredients that most people have on hand. I make these for my book club quite often - they're great for football parties too!"

 

• Ready In: 25mins
• Ingredients: 6
• Yields: 40-45 olives

ingredients

• 4 ounces cream cheese
• 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, grated
• 1⁄4 cup soft butter (not melted)
• 1⁄4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 3⁄4 cup flour
• 1 (5 3/4 ounce) jar green olives

directions

1. Drain jar of olives, then lay them on paper towels to dry somewhat.
2. Mix all other ingredients together to form a soft dough.
3. Pinch off small amount of dough (about 1 TBLS), flatten in palm of hand, then place one olive in center.
4. Wrap dough around the olive.
5. Place on an ungreased baking sheet.
6. Bake olives at 400 degrees for 15 minutes or until lightly browned.
7. Serve warm.