How to make Olive cheese balls

• Mix together the grated cheese and flour, add the butter and mix thoroughly to form a dough. Mould 1 teaspoon of dough around each olive, and shape into a ball.

• Put the balls on a greased baking sheet. Cover and chill for 1 hour.

• Preheat the oven to 200°C/ 400°F/Gas mark 6.

• Once the balls are chilled, bake in the oven for 15–20 minutes. Serve warm.

Things to Remember

When making Olive Cheese Balls, remember to soften cream cheese, mix ingredients evenly, chill the mixture for easy shaping, aim for uniform sizes, consider optional coatings for texture, adjust seasoning to taste, chill the shaped balls again before serving, garnish mindfully, plan your serving accompaniments, and store any leftovers in the refrigerator in an airtight container. These considerations will contribute to a successful and enjoyable culinary experience.