Gluten Free Olive Cheese Balls - The PERFECT Holiday Appetizer

cream cheese

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

gluten-free breadcrumbs

🥗Healthier: ground almonds

💰Cheaper: crushed cornflakes

Ground almonds provide a nutty flavor while being gluten-free.

Put up your hair and wash your hands.

Start with 20 olives, as the amount can vary based on scoop size.

Use two sets of paper towels, one on a plate and one for drying the olives.

Dry the olives using the paper towel method without smashing them.

Line a baking sheet with nonstick foil and lightly spray it.

Add 3 tablespoons of softened butter to a bowl.

Add 1 cup of shredded sharp cheddar cheese to the bowl with butter.

Using a fork, combine the cheese and softened butter until it sticks together.

Add 1/2 cup of gluten-free flour, 1 teaspoon of paprika, 1/2 teaspoon of worcestershire sauce, a dash of salt, and a dash of cayenne pepper to the mixture.

Combine these ingredients with a fork before adding water.

Add 3 tablespoons of water to the mixture and mix with your hands until it forms a dough.

Push the mixture against the side of the bowl for easier scooping.

Using a one tablespoon size scoop, scoop up the mixture and pat it into a circle in your palm.

Place an olive in the center, wrap the mixture around it, and roll it into a ball.

Dust each olive cheese ball with a little bit of paprika before baking.

Bake in the oven at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for about 15 minutes until golden brown.

Let the olive cheese balls cool for 10 minutes before serving.

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