Cheesy Spicy Olive Bites

Recipe Collection: Appetizer

Cheesy Spicy Olive Bites elevate your appetizer game with a vegetarian treat that combines the bold flavors of cheddar cheese and a hint of cayenne pepper wrapped around pimento-stuffed green olives. Perfect for American cuisine lovers, these bites are gluten and dairy-friendly, making them a crowd-pleaser at any gathering.

With a crispy exterior and a cheesy interior, these bites are versatile enough to serve at parties or as a fun snack. Easily prepare them in advance and bake straight from the freezer for a quick and tasty option.

Overview

Spicy Cheddar Wrapped Olives are a delightful appetizer featuring a rich cheese dough encasing savory pimento-stuffed green olives. These bite-sized treats are perfect for parties and can be prepared in advance and baked straight from the freezer.

Diet Type

Vegetarian

Allergies

Dairy, Gluten

Cuisine

American

Serving Size: 8

Cooking Time: 30 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 Cup Cheddar cheese, shredded
• 2 Tablespoons (tbsp) butter, softened
• 0.5 Cup all-purpose flour
• 0.125 Teaspoon (tsp) cayenne pepper
• 24 Pimento-stuffed green olives

Steps

1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
2. In a mixing bowl, combine the Cheddar cheese and softened butter.
3. Stir in the all-purpose flour and cayenne pepper, blending well to form a dough.
4. Take 1 tablespoon of the dough and wrap it around each pimento-stuffed green olive.
5. Arrange the wrapped olives on a cookie sheet.
6. Bake in the preheated oven for about 15 minutes, or until golden brown.
7. Serve warm and enjoy your Spicy Cheddar Wrapped Olives!

Enjoy your homemade Cheesy Spicy Olive Bites!