Indulge in a delightful culinary journey with our handpicked collection of olive cheese ball recipes. These savory treats are a harmonious blend of flavors and textures, featuring a creamy cheese center enveloped in a crunchy olive coating. Perfect for any occasion, from casual gatherings to elegant parties, these olive cheese balls will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more.
From the classic Olive Cheese Balls, featuring a combination of cream cheese, cheddar, and olives, to the unique Sun-Dried Tomato and Olive Cheese Balls, which add a tangy twist, our recipes cater to diverse preferences. For those who prefer a spicy kick, the Jalapeño Olive Cheese Balls pack a punch, while the Bacon-Wrapped Olive Cheese Balls offer a smoky and savory experience.
If you're looking for a vegetarian option, the Spinach and Olive Cheese Balls are a delightful choice, combining the freshness of spinach with the richness of cheese and olives. And for a touch of Mediterranean flair, the Feta and Olive Cheese Balls are sure to impress with their salty and briny flavors.
With step-by-step instructions and helpful tips, our recipes ensure that you can recreate these delectable treats in the comfort of your own kitchen. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and embark on a culinary adventure that will leave your guests raving about your culinary skills.
OLIVE CHEESE BALLS
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories appetizer
Time 20m
Yield 24 apps
Number Of Ingredients 6
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.
OLIVE CHEESE BALLS
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
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 CHEESE BALLS
Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network
Categories appetizer
Time 1h10m
Yield 24 servings
Number Of Ingredients 4
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
OLIVE CHEESE BALLS
Categories Cheese Appetizer Bake Christmas Cocktail Party Super Bowl New Year's Eve Fall Winter Potluck
Yield 48 balls
Number Of Ingredients 4
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.
Tips:
- Use a variety of cheeses: Feel free to experiment with different cheeses to create unique flavor combinations. For example, try using a mix of cheddar, mozzarella, and Parmesan cheese.
- Add some herbs or spices: To give your olive cheese balls an extra kick, add some herbs or spices. Some popular choices include garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and cayenne pepper.
- Don't overmix the cheese mixture: Overmixing the cheese mixture will make the olive cheese balls tough. Mix just until the ingredients are well combined.
- Chill the cheese mixture before rolling: Chilling the cheese mixture will make it easier to roll into balls. Place the mixture in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before rolling.
- Use a variety of coatings: You can coat the olive cheese balls in anything from bread crumbs to chopped nuts to crushed pretzels. Get creative and have fun with it!
- Serve with your favorite dipping sauce: Olive cheese balls are delicious served with a variety of dipping sauces, such as ranch dressing, marinara sauce, or tzatziki sauce.
Conclusion:
Olive cheese balls are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer that is perfect for any occasion. With a variety of flavors and coatings to choose from, there's sure to be an olive cheese ball recipe that everyone will enjoy. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy snack or appetizer, give olive cheese balls a try.
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