Description
Cheese Olive Balls are a tasty and fun appetizer perfect for Halloween parties.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup green olives, pitted and chopped
- 1/2 cup black olives, pitted and chopped
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, cheddar cheese, green olives, black olives, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Mold the mixture into small balls, about 1 inch in diameter.
- Roll the balls in breadcrumbs until fully coated.
- Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
- Fry the balls in batches until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes.
- Remove and drain on paper towels.
- Serve warm and enjoy your Halloween party!
Notes
- You can substitute cream cheese with a dairy-free alternative for a vegan option.
- Use different types of cheese based on your preference.
- Try adding spices like paprika or cayenne for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 balls
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Cheese Olive Balls, Halloween Party Appetizers, halloween appetizers