Cheese Surprises

Prep: 15 min Cook: 12 min Serves: 8 Cuisine: American

Cheese Surprises are delicious bite-sized cheese balls filled with green olives, perfect as appetizers or party snacks, offering a savory, cheesy flavor with a hint of olive brininess.

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups grated sharp cheese
  • 1/2 cup softened butter
  • 1 cup self-rising flour
  • 1 jar green olives

Instructions

  1. Mix grated cheese, softened butter, and self-rising flour with a fork until well combined.
  2. Form the mixture into a ball, flatten the ball, and place a green olive in the center.
  3. Wrap the dough around the olive, sealing it inside to form a cheese ball.
  4. Freeze the cheese balls for at least 1 hour.
  5. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  6. Bake the frozen cheese balls for 10 to 12 minutes until golden.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

412 kcal 21% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 7g 14% DV
Total Fat 32.6g 42% DV
Carbs 22.9g 8% DV
Fiber 1.5g 5% DV
Sugar 2.1g 4% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 725.8mg 32% DV
Potassium 97.8mg 2% DV
Cholesterol 84mg 28% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 33.5mcg 4% DV
Calcium 157.3mg 12% DV
Iron 1.4mg 8% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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