Olive Surprises

By Theresa Jones

(makes 36 appetizers)

Preheat Oven 400 degrees

¼ cup (1/2 stick) soft butter or margerine

¼ tsp salt

1 cup sharp cheddar (grated)

¼ tsp paprika

½ cup flour (sifted)

3 dozen medium stuffed olives

pinch cayenne (optional)

1. Cream together butter and cheese until blended.

2. Add remaining ingredients except olives. Mix well. Chill for 15-20 minutes.

3. Shape a small portion of the dough around each olive.

4. Bake for 15 minutes and drain on paper towel

Hints:

· These freeze well before baking so they can be on hand, when needed.

· Grate the cheese in a food processor. Easiest if the cheese is very cold, even somewhat frozen.

· These take time but then are easy when ready to bake.

· The entire dough can be mixed in the processor

· Good Luck!