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Olive Stuffed Cheese Ball Bites

Olive Cheese Balls

Author: Julia
This easy recipe for mini olive cheese balls coated in savory cracker crumbs makes the perfect appetizers for a Christmas party, New Year’s party or any get-together!
4.54 from 32 votes
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 20 balls, see note 3

Ingredients
 

  • 20 olives (pitted, see note 1)
  • 8 ounces cream cheese (225 grams)
  • 3.5 ounces cheddar cheese (finely shredded, 100 grams)
  • 1 tablespoon dried oregano
  • 7 crackers (see note 2)

Instructions
 

  • Place 20 olives onto 2 sheets of paper kitchen towel and set aside. The towel will soak up any excess moisture.
  • In a bowl, mix together cream cheese, grated/shredded cheese and dried oregano until well combined. Use about a teaspoon of the mixture to coat one olive with it.
  • When done, roll it into a ball. Repeat until you have used up all the mixture.
  • Crush the crackers either using a food processor or a Ziploc bag and rolling pin. Pour the crumbs into a bowl. Coat each ball in the mixture and place onto a plate.
  • Chill in the fridge for at least 1 hour (up to overnight) before serving. When chilling them in the fridge overnight, I prefer placing them in an airtight container or covering them with plastic wrap.
  • Enjoy!

Notes

  1. Olives - you can use black or green olives but for more flavor, I recommend using stuffed olives.
  2. Crackers of your choice, like Ritz crackers. Crackers can be substituted with walnuts or pecans.
  3. You should get somewhere between 20-24 balls out of this recipe. The number will depend on how much of the mixture you will use per ball.
  4. These can be made the night ahead and stored in an air-tight container in the fridge until the following day.
  5. If you find the mixture too soft to your liking, add more grated cheddar.

Nutrition

Calories: 72 kcal (4%), Carbohydrates: 2 g (1%), Protein: 2 g (4%), Fat: 6 g (9%), Saturated Fat: 3 g (19%), Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4 g, Monounsaturated Fat: 2 g, Trans Fat: 0.01 g, Cholesterol: 16 mg (5%), Sodium: 140 mg (6%), Potassium: 25 mg (1%), Fiber: 0.3 g (1%), Sugar: 1 g (1%), Vitamin A: 222 IU (4%), Vitamin C: 0.01 mg, Calcium: 54 mg (5%), Iron: 0.2 mg (1%)
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
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