Cheese-wrapped Olives

Total Time: 3 hrs 10 mins Preparation Time: 3 hrs Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 36
• 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)

Recipe

• 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 ¼-inch slices; place on cookie sheet.
• 9 bake for 10 minutes or until golden.