Cheese and Olive Balls
Ingredients
- 1 cup grated cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup soft butter
- 1/2 cup flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon red chili pepper
- 24 stuffed green olives
- 12 walnut halves
Preparation
Place the wire rack in the middle of the oven and preheat the oven to 180°C.
Get a shallow baking sheet and line it with parchment paper.
In a deep bowl, place the cheese, butter, flour, salt, and pepper. With your fingertips, mix until a cohesive dough forms.
Take a large spoonful of dough and shape it into a disc. Place a stuffed olive in the center, close the dough around it, and shape into a smooth ball. Place the balls on the sheet, leaving 2 inches between each. Top each ball with half a walnut.
Bake the cheese and olive balls for 12 to 15 minutes until golden brown.
Serve the cheese and olive balls warm or cold.
