Cheese-Olive Puffs - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. sharp Cheddar cheese (1/2 to 3/4 lb.)
1 c. flour
1/2 tsp. paprika
1/2 c. margarine, softened
1 (7 oz.) jar pimento stuffed olives

Preparation

Grate cheese.
Using
blender,\tmix
cheese,
flour and paprika.
Add margarine;
mix
well.
Chill.
For
each
puff, use a generous teaspoon and shape into a ball.\tPush finger in center to make a deep depression; insert olive and shape dough around to fully cover olive (3 to 4 dozen small olives).
Bake in a 400\u00b0 oven for 15 minutes, or until baked but not browned. Serve hot. Puffs can be frozen raw.
Thaw and bake as needed.