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Cheese-Wrapped Olives
 
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Prep Time: 180 Minutes
Cook Time: 10 Minutes
Ready In: 190 Minutes
Servings: 36
These are really tasty, and with the refrigeration time can be made ahead, then baked when guests arrive.
Ingredients:
1/2 cup flour
1/4 cup shortening
1/2 cup sharp cheddar cheese, grated
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon ice water
36 green olives (pimiento stuffed)
Directions:
1. Place flour in medium bowl; using a pastry blender cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse cornmeal.
2. Stir in grated cheese and cayenne pepper.
3. Sprinkle with ice water and knead to form a ball.
4. Divide dough into quarters; roll out each into 8x2-inch strip.
5. Place 9 olives lengthwise down center of dough; fold over edges to form a roll.
6. Wrap each roll in plastic wrap; chill for at least 3 hours.
7. Preheat oven to 375°F.
8. Cut rolls into 1/4-inch slices; place on cookie sheet.
9. Bake for 10 minutes or until golden.
By RecipeOfHealth.com