Baked Olive Bundles

These are great little appetizers, you can't stop at eating just one.

• Ready In: 25 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 1  cup  grated mozzarella cheese
• 1  can tomato puree
• 24  pimento stuffed olives, drained and dried
• 2  tablespoons butter or 2  tablespoons margarine
• 1⁄2 cup flour

Directions

1. Position the rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 400 degrees F.
2. Lightly grease a baking or cookie sheet.
3. In a bowl, blend together the cheese, the puree and the butter.
4. Blend in the flour, a little at a time, to form a sticky dough.
5. Drop by tablespoons onto the prepared baking sheet, and form into patties.
6. Press the olives into the centers, and pull the dough up to completely cover.
7. Bake for about 15 minutes, or until golden brown.
8. Remove from the oven and serve.
9. Note: Pepper cheese can be substituted for the mozzarella.