Baked Green Olives in Spicy Cheese Pastry |
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 20 Minutes |
Ready In: 30 Minutes Servings: 20 |
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GREAT appetizer. Sounds strange, but have never had any left-overs and many rave reviews at parties. When I'm on my last legs, THIS (and either Muffaletta or Monte Cristo sandwich) are what I want my last meal to consist of. Ingredients:
2 cups extra-sharp cheddar cheese, grated, tillamook is best |
1 1/4 cups flour |
1/2 cup margarine (softened) or 1/2 cup butter (softened) |
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper |
20 large spanish green olives (x-large queens from costco) |
Directions:
1. Mix the cheese and flour, and then mix in the margarine and cayenne, working the dough with your hands if it seems dry. Form a log in plastic wrap and chill in fridge over night. You want this to be fairly dry and crumbly. Mold approximately 1 tablespoon dough around each olive. The warmth from you hands will help keep it together. Bake at 400° for about 20 minutes or until golden. Serve hot, warm, or cold. (I prefer them hot ;-).
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