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Cheddar-Wrapped Olive Bites

Cheddar-Wrapped Olive Bites pair briny green olives with a rich, sharp cheddar pastry that bakes up crisp on the outside and tender within. Each bite delivers a buttery, cheesy crunch followed by a salty, juicy center, making them perfect for cocktail hours, holiday gatherings, or game day spreads.

  • Prep40 mins
  • Cook20 mins
  • Serves45
  • DifficultyEasy
Cheddar-Wrapped Olive Bites
  1. 1

    Let the cheese sit out until it reaches room temperature.

  2. 2

    Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

  3. 3

    In a large bowl, use a pastry blender to mix the cheese, butter, and paprika. Gradually blend in the flour with the pastry blender, then switch to your hands and work the mixture until the dough becomes a solid, smooth ball that crumbles when pulled apart. If the dough seems too dry, add more shredded cheese.

  4. 4

    Pinch off a small piece of dough and wrap it around an olive. Roll it gently between your palms to smooth the dough and seal the olive inside. Place onto an ungreased cookie sheet. Repeat with the remaining dough and olives. Cover the olives and refrigerate to firm up, about 10 minutes.

  5. 5

    Bake in the preheated oven until browned, 20 to 25 minutes. Serve hot or at room temperature.