Olive Cheese Nuggets

Name: Olive Cheese Nuggets
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 3 dozen.
Ingredients: 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese; 1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup butter, melted; 1/2 teaspoon paprika; 36 pimiento-stuffed olives

More than 20 years ago, I tired these olive-stuffed treats for a holiday party. Friends are still asking me to bring them to get-togethers.

Ingredients

2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup butter, melted
1/2 teaspoon paprika
36 pimiento-stuffed olives

Directions

In a small bowl, beat cheese, flour, butter and paprika until blended. Pat olives dry; shape 1 teaspoon of cheese mixture around each.
Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 400° for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts

3 each: 211 calories, 16g fat (9g saturated fat), 40mg cholesterol, 521mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 5g protein.

Originally published as Olive Cheese Nuggets in Country Woman Christmas 1999

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debidavis

Apr 22, 2011

I have made these Baked Olives for years. Wonderful aroma will fill the kitchen while these are baking. The taste is really indescribable--wonderful.