Gitmo Cheese Balls
Cheddar cheese balls wrapped around stuffed olives create a savory appetizer with creamy and cheesy flavors, perfect for parties or snacking with friends.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Cream together the grated Cheddar cheese and softened butter.
- Add salt, sifted all-purpose flour, and paprika; mix well until combined.
- Drain the stuffed olives thoroughly.
- Wrap 1 teaspoon of the cheese mixture around each olive to form a ball.
- Place the cheese-wrapped olives on a cookie sheet.
- Place the cookie sheet in the freezer until the cheese balls are frozen.
- Transfer the frozen cheese balls to a plastic bag and store in the freezer until ready to bake.
- When ready to serve, preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Place the desired number of cheese balls on a cookie sheet and bake for 10 to 15 minutes until golden brown.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
487
kcal
24% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).