Olive Cheese Balls

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Blend in a mixer: 2 cups finely shredded sharp cheddar cheese (I use orange)

• ½ cup softened butter
• Add: 1 cup flour and 1 teaspoon paprika

Combine thoroughly. (I beat the cheese and butter with a hand mixer and then just use my hands to incorporate the flour and paprika). Shape 1 tablespoon of mixture around each of 48 large pimento-stuffed olives (I usually use the regular size not the queen size). Keep dipping your hands in flour to prevent sticking (I don’t usually have a sticking problem and I think I use a little less than 1 tablespoon of mixture – enough to cover olive).

FREEZE. To serve, bake frozen balls on an ungreased cookie sheet at 400 degrees for 20 minutes or until golden brown.