Aged cheddar olive balls

Prep 20 min

Total 1 hour 36 min

Serves 6-10

The perfect appetizer to indulge in while Christmas decorating.

2 cups

shredded sharp 2 year old cheddar

1 1/4 cup

sifted AP flour

1/2 cup

melted butter

extra large olives with pimiento

4 splashes

hot sauce

1 tbsp

spring onion, chopped

Mix cheese, flour, hot sauce, and butter aggressively until it becomes a pasta dough texture.
Take 1/2 tablespoon of dough and mold around olives.
Place on a non-stick baking sheet and refrigerate for 1 hour.
Bake at 400F for 16 minutes or until golden.
Remove let cool and plate. Garnish with spring onion.