Best 14 Olive Balls Recipes

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**Olive Balls: A Mediterranean Delight with Variations to Suit Every Taste**

Savor the vibrant flavors of the Mediterranean with olive balls, a culinary delight that combines the savory taste of olives with a crispy coating. These delectable appetizers, also known as falafel, are a staple in many Middle Eastern cuisines and have gained popularity worldwide for their versatility and deliciousness. Our collection of olive ball recipes offers a range of options to suit every palate, from traditional to unique and innovative variations. Discover the classic olive balls made with a mixture of olives, herbs, and spices, coated in breadcrumbs and fried until golden brown. Explore variations that incorporate different types of olives, such as Kalamata or green olives, along with additions like feta cheese, sun-dried tomatoes, or pine nuts. For a healthier twist, try baked olive balls with a crispy crust and a tender, flavorful interior. Indulge in the ultimate appetizer experience with our selection of olive ball recipes, perfect for entertaining guests or enjoying as a delightful snack.

Here are our top 14 tried and tested recipes!

OLIVE CHEESE BALLS



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     appetizer

Time 20m

Yield 24 apps

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
2 tablespoon butter, softened
1/2 cup flour
Dash of cayenne
24 stuffed green olives drained and dried
Paprika

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees. In a medium bowl, combine cheese, butter, flour and cayenne with a fork until a dough-like form forms. Scoop up a tablespoon of the dough and enclose one olive with dough. Roll into a ball and place on baking sheet. Repeat process using up remaining dough. Sprinkle with paprika. Bake for 15 minutes or until golden. Serve warm.

CHEDDAR AND OLIVE BALLS



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I based this recipe on one from a famous Virginia colonial tavern, but I've had much better success with this one than the one published in their cookbook. It's great for parties, picnics, or potlucks. It will also freeze well (uncooked) for quick prep anytime!

Provided by MHAMMOND

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Vegetable     Olives

Time 1h10m

Yield 45

Number Of Ingredients 5

18 ½ ounces extra sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded
½ cup butter, softened
½ teaspoon paprika
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
45 pitted green olives

Steps:

  • Allow cheese to sit out until it is at room temperature. In a large bowl, mix together the cheese, butter and paprika using a pastry blender. Gradually mix in flour, first using the pastry blender, then using your hands. Mix until the dough pulls together. It should form a solid ball with a smooth appearance, but have a crumbly texture when pulled apart. If dough appears too dry, add more shredded cheese.
  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Pinch off a small piece of dough, and cover an olive with it. Roll gently between your palms to smooth and seal the olive inside the ball. Place onto an ungreased cookie sheet and repeat with remaining dough and olives. Place the tray of covered olives into the refrigerator for 10 minutes to firm up.
  • Bake for 20 to 25 minutes in the preheated oven, or until browned. Serve hot or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 82.5 calories, Carbohydrate 3.7 g, Cholesterol 17.6 mg, Fat 6.2 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 3.4 g, SaturatedFat 3.4 g, Sodium 181.3 mg

OLIVE CHEESE BALLS



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A great olive appetizer that can be made in advance and then quickly thrown in the oven. It is a staple for the holidays and every party.

Provided by Pammy

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Vegetable     Olives

Time 1h35m

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 cups shredded extra-sharp Cheddar cheese
1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
½ cup butter
36 pimento-stuffed green olives, drained

Steps:

  • Place Cheddar cheese, flour, and butter in a food processor. Blend until cheese is finely ground and a crumbly dough forms.
  • Wrap each olive with a piece of the cheesy dough, covering the olive completely. Place olive balls on a cookie sheet and freeze for 1 hour.
  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Spread frozen olive balls on a baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until lightly browned, 15 to 20 minutes. Let cool for 5 minutes before serving. Eat with caution as olives will still be hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 67.8 calories, Carbohydrate 3.5 g, Cholesterol 13.4 mg, Fat 5.1 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 2.1 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 139.9 mg

OLIVE BALLS



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This fun, tasty appetizer will have your guests wondering, "What are those?" But these breaded olives are sure to be a hit.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Appetizer

Time 35m

Yield 40

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese (4 ounces)
1/4 cup butter or margarine, softened
1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 cup Original Bisquick™ mix
1 jar (5 ounces) pimiento-stuffed olives

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400°F.
  • Stir together cheese, butter and Worcestershire sauce; stir in Bisquick mix until dough forms (work with hands if necessary). Pat olives completely dry on paper towel. Shape 1 teaspoon dough around each olive. Place about 1 inch apart on ungreased cookie sheet.
  • Bake about 10 minutes or until light golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 40, Carbohydrate 2 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Fat 1, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 160 mg

OLIVE CHEESE BALLS



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 1h10m

Yield 24 servings

Number Of Ingredients 4

12 large, good-quality pimento-stuffed olives
8 ounces cold cream cheese
3/4 cup finely chopped walnuts
2 tablespoons fresh parsley leaves, finely minced

Steps:

  • Lay the olives on a paper towel-lined plate and gently pat them dry.
  • Slice a small piece of cream cheese about 1/4 inch thick and place 1 olive in the center of the slice. Wrap the cream cheese around the olive and roll it between your hands so it is completely covered and forms a smooth ball. Repeat until all of the olives are covered in cream cheese.
  • Mix the walnuts and parsley in a bowl or shallow dish. Roll each ball in the mixture to completely coat. Refrigerate the coated olives, uncovered, until chilled, at least 1 hour. These can be made a day in advance.
  • Slice in half before serving.

OLIVE CHEESE BALLS



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These little bites of cheesy yummyness were frequent additions to my tea room table. They look very appetizing on a platter or on a three tiered server. I served them both ways. My customers loved them!

Provided by Sherry Ward

Categories     Cheese Appetizers

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 c grated sharp cheddar cheese
1/2 c soft butter
1-1/4 c flour
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp paprika
1 jar(s) green stuffed olives, drained

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 400 deg. Combine all ingredients except olives. Pinch off a small amount of dough and form into a 1-inch ball. Press an olive into the center of the dough ball. Wrap mixture around olive. Be sure the olive is completely covered. Place on an ungreased cookie sheet. Bake 10 - 12 minutes. These freeze well unbaked.

CHEESE OLIVE BALLS



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A fantastic recipe, a bit different from the others on the site, as it contains more spices. I usually have these in the lounge before settling my guests down for dinner, and they always go really quickly. I don't remember where I got it from, but it's certainly a favorite and I'll be making them for Christmas eve! These are best made the day before, and popped in the oven just before you need them.

Provided by Luschka

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 15h30m

Yield 40 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 cup butter
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce (your favorite)
40 large pimento-stuffed green olives

Steps:

  • In a medium-size bowl, cream butter.
  • Mix in flour, cheese, paprika, cumin, and hot sauce.
  • Cover bowl and refrigerate at least an hour.
  • Dry olives on paper towels.
  • With a ball of cheese mixture that is close in size to the olive, flatten the cheese mixture in your palm, plop the olive in the center, work the mixture up around the olive, and then very gently roll it around between your palms.
  • Make sure the cheese mixture completely seals in the olive.
  • Repeat with remaining olives.
  • Place the cheese-wrapped olives on a parchment-lined baking sheet and place in freezer until frozen. If you are planning to bake immediately, place in the freezer for about 15 minutes.
  • Once frozen, you can store in resealable plastic bags in the freezer until you are read to bake them.
  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Prior to baking, remove olive from the freezer and allow to stand at room temperature for approximately 15 minute (while the oven is heating).
  • Place olives on a baking sheet and bake for 15 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool to slightly warm.
  • Serve at room temperature to slightly warm.

OLIVE CHEESE BALLS



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Make and share this Olive Cheese Balls recipe from Food.com.

Provided by gran9879

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 25m

Yield 30 balls

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 (5 ounce) jar kraft old English cheese
3/4 cup flour
1/4 cup butter (I'm SURE I used margarine)
1 jar small stuffed olives

Steps:

  • Mix the cheese, flour and butter like pie crust.
  • Shape into balls smaller than walnuts.
  • Press an olive into the center of each, covering completely.
  • Bake 10-15 minutes at 400 degrees.
  • Serve as finger food.
  • Makes 30.
  • Can be frozen before baking.
  • Best served warm.

CHEESY OLIVE BALLS



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I ran across this recipe that I had copied from an old cookbook. It would not surprise me if this had been posted before. They are quick and easy to make and very delicious!

Provided by Kathy W

Categories     Cheese Appetizers

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 c grated sharp cheddar cheese, room temperature
3 Tbsp butter, softened
1/2 c all purpose flour
1/4-1/2 tsp cayenne, more or less to your liking
25-30 medium sized stuffed olives, well drained.

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Lightly grease a cookie sheet and set aside.
  • 2. Cream together butter and cheese.
  • 3. Add flour and cayenne to creamed mixture. Knead with hands until smooth.
  • 4. Take 1 teaspoon of dough, gently roll into a ball, flatten and wrap around an olive. Do this for all of the olives.
  • 5. Place on prepared cookie sheet. Bake for 15 minutes or until golden brown.
  • 6. Cool on wire rack
  • 7. Keeps 1 week in an airtight container. Store in a cool place.

OLIVE BALLS



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Make and share this Olive Balls recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Diana Adcock

Categories     Cheese

Time 20m

Yield 40 balls

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 cup shredded old cheddar cheese or 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese
1/4 cup soft butter
1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 cup Bisquick (see Bisquick)
1 jar pimento stuffed olive

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  • In a medium bowl stir together the cheese, butter and Worcestershire Sauce.
  • Stir in Bisquick mix or clone recipe.
  • Pat olives dry.
  • Wrap 1 teaspoon of dough around 1 olive.
  • Place on cookie sheet.
  • Repeat.
  • Bake for 10 minutes.
  • Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 34.4, Fat 2.5, SaturatedFat 1.4, Cholesterol 6.1, Sodium 64.3, Carbohydrate 1.9, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 0.4, Protein 1

OLIVE BALLS



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This recipe is great for Christmas time because of the red, green, and white colors. Very tasty! They are made from cream cheese, green olives, seasoned salt, and pecans.

Provided by HSHELTON25

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Vegetable     Olives

Time 20m

Yield 50

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
1 (7 ounce) jar pimento-stuffed green olives
½ teaspoon seasoned salt
1 ½ cups chopped pecans

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, or food processor, mix together the cream cheese, seasoning salt, and 2 tablespoons of juice from the olive jar until well blended. Set aside in the refrigerator to firm up, about 30 minutes.
  • When the cheese mixture is firm, pack enough of the cream cheese mixture around the outside of each olive so that it is completely covered. Roll each olive ball in chopped pecans, and return them to the refrigerator until firm.
  • To serve, cut each olive ball in half, and arrange on a serving tray cut side up.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 60.1 calories, Carbohydrate 0.8 g, Cholesterol 9.9 mg, Fat 6.1 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 1.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 117.5 mg, Sugar 0.2 g

OLIVE CHEESE BALLS



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Categories     Cheese     Appetizer     Bake     Christmas     Cocktail Party     Super Bowl     New Year's Eve     Fall     Winter     Potluck

Yield 48 balls

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 cups shredded sharp, natural Cheddar cheese (8 ounces)
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup butter or margarine, melted
48 small pimiento-stuffed olives, drained and patted dry

Steps:

  • 1. Stir together cheese and flour in large bowl. Stir in butter thoroughly. (If dough seems dry, work with hands.) 2. Mold 1 teaspoon dough around each olive; shape into ball. Place 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheet. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour but no longer than 24 hours. 3. Heat oven to 400ºF. Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until light brown.

OLIVE BALLS



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This fun, tasty appetizer will have your guests wondering, "What are those?" But these breaded olives are sure to be a hit.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Appetizer

Time 35m

Yield 40

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese (4 ounces)
1/4 cup butter or margarine, softened
1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 cup Original Bisquick™ mix
1 jar (5 ounces) pimiento-stuffed olives

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400°F.
  • Stir together cheese, butter and Worcestershire sauce; stir in Bisquick mix until dough forms (work with hands if necessary). Pat olives completely dry on paper towel. Shape 1 teaspoon dough around each olive. Place about 1 inch apart on ungreased cookie sheet.
  • Bake about 10 minutes or until light golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 40, Carbohydrate 2 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Fat 1, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 160 mg

OLIVE BALLS



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Categories     Olive     Appetizer     Bake

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese (4 oz)
1/4 cup butter, softened
1/4 tsp Worcestershire sauce
1 cup Original Bisquick mix
1 jar (5oz) pimiento-stuffed olives

Steps:

  • 1. Heat oven to 400 degrees F. 2. Stir together cheese, butter, and Worcestershire sauce; stir in Bisquick mix until dough forms (work with hands if necessary). Pat olives completley dry on paper towel. Shape 1 tsp dough around each oive. Place about 1 inch apart on ungreased cookie sheet. 3. Bake about 10 minutes or until light golden brown.

Tips:

  • Use a sharp knife to cut the olives. This will help to prevent them from bruising and will make it easier to get a clean cut.
  • If you don't have time to make the olive balls right away, you can store the chopped olives in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours. Just be sure to cover them tightly so that they don't dry out.
  • You can use any type of cheese that you like for the filling. Some popular choices include feta, cheddar, Parmesan, and mozzarella.
  • If you want a crispy coating, be sure to fry the olive balls until they are golden brown. You can also bake them in the oven at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for about 15 minutes.
  • Olive balls are best served warm. You can serve them as an appetizer or main course.

Conclusion:

Olive balls are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or main course. They are perfect for any occasion, from casual gatherings to elegant parties. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a dish that everyone will love.

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