Best 8 Cheesy Olive Appetizers Recipes

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When it comes to hosting a party or gathering with friends and family, serving a selection of delicious appetizers is a must. Among the countless options available, cheesy olive appetizers stand out as a versatile and crowd-pleasing choice. Their savory flavor, vibrant colors, and distinctive Mediterranean flair make them a perfect addition to any appetizer spread. Whether you prefer baked, fried, or skewered, there's a cheesy olive appetizer recipe that will satisfy every taste and dietary preference. In this article, we'll explore a range of the best cheesy olive appetizer recipes, from classic favorites to innovative creations, providing you with a collection of delectable options that are sure to impress your guests.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

FESTIVE OLIVE AND CHEESE APPETIZER



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This easy-to-assemble appetizer platter makes for a beautiful display, and the rosemary smells amazing!

Provided by Jones

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Vegetable     Olives

Time 20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

24 sprigs fresh rosemary
12 ounces marinated mozzarella balls, drained
½ cup pitted Castelvetrano olives, rinsed and dried
¼ cup pitted Kalamata olives, rinsed and drained
¼ cup sugar plum tomatoes
toothpicks

Steps:

  • Cut rosemary sprigs and arrange into a 10-inch wreath. Start by placing 1 sprig at a 45-degree angle with the tip facing outwards. Continue adding sprigs in the same direction until you have formed a full circle.
  • Arrange clusters of mozzarella balls, olives, and tomatoes over the rosemary. Serve with toothpicks on the side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 196.3 calories, Carbohydrate 3.6 g, Cholesterol 40.5 mg, Fat 15.3 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 12.6 g, SaturatedFat 8.5 g, Sodium 636.2 mg

BAKED CHEESE OLIVES



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Rich cheese dough surrounds a savory olive. A great pick-up appetizer or snack. You can freeze the unbaked, dough-wrapped-olives and then bake them right out of the freezer, extending the baking time by a few minutes.

Provided by ANITAL

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Vegetable     Olives

Time 30m

Yield 9

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
2 tablespoons butter, softened
½ cup all-purpose flour
⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
24 pimento-stuffed green olives

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • In a small mixing bowl, combine cheese and butter or margarine. Stir flour and cayenne pepper into the cheese and butter mixture. Blend well. Wrap a tablespoon of dough around each green olive. Arrange the wrapped olives on a cookie sheet.
  • Bake for 15 minutes, or until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 109.6 calories, Carbohydrate 5.7 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Fat 8 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 4.4 g, Sodium 316.7 mg, Sugar 0.1 g

CHEESY OLIVE APPETIZERS



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These became popular in the '60's and are still good today. Bet you can't eat just one! Prep time includes 20 minutes of flash freezing.

Provided by Stewie

Categories     Cheese

Time 55m

Yield 48 appetizers

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cups grated cheddar cheese
1/2 cup soft butter
1 cup unsifted all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1 jar stuffed green olive

Steps:

  • Mix together all the ingredients except the olives.
  • It will be a thick mixture.
  • Drain at least 48 stuffed green olives.
  • Wrap approximately 1 teaspoon of the cheese mixture around each olive, to completely cover it.
  • Flash freeze covered olives at least 20 minutes.
  • Store in a freezer bag until ready to serve.
  • Bake on an ungreased cookie sheet at 400F for about 15 minutes.

CHEESE OLIVE APPETIZERS



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Here's a quick way to dress up a hot roll mix. The tender crust smothered in a saucy cheese topping will make company think that you've fussed.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 35m

Yield about 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 package (16 ounces) hot roll mix
3/4 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
1 large egg
1/4 cup butter, melted
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 tablespoon poppy seeds
TOPPING:
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup sliced pimiento-stuffed olives
1/3 cup butter, melted
1 large egg, beaten
1 tablespoon dried minced onion
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, dissolve yeast from hot roll mix in warm water. Add the egg, butter, cheese and poppy seeds. Add flour from mix; blend well. Press into a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 45 minutes. Combine topping ingredients; spread over dough. , Bake at 400° for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Cut into squares; serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 242 calories, Fat 13g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 59mg cholesterol, Sodium 546mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 8g protein.

HOT CHEESE OLIVES



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This is classic 1950s cocktail fare that, unlike the savory gelées and boiled ham canapés that are best forgotten, we still want to eat today. Just wrap cocktail olives in a simple Cheddar dough and bake until golden. Martini optional.

Provided by Julia Reed

Categories     finger foods, appetizer

Time 1h15m

Yield 50 hors d'oeuvres

Number Of Ingredients 8

8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
8 ounces (2 cups) grated extra-sharp Cheddar
1 1/2 cups unsifted all-purpose flour
1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne
Dash of Worcestershire sauce
1 large egg
50 small pimento-stuffed cocktail olives, drained and patted dry

Steps:

  • Heat the oven to 350 degrees. Beat the butter until creamy in a large mixing bowl, add the cheese and mix well. Stir in the flour, salt, cayenne and the Worcestershire and mix until smooth. Beat the egg with 2 tablespoons cold water. Add to the dough and mix just until incorporated. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  • Remove the dough and flatten out a piece about the size of a walnut into a thin round. Place an olive on top and shape it around the olive, pinching to repair any breaks. Place it on an ungreased cookie sheet. Repeat with the remaining dough and olives. Bake until the dough sets, about 15 minutes. Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 54, UnsaturatedFat 1 gram, Carbohydrate 3 grams, Fat 4 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 55 milligrams, Sugar 0 grams, TransFat 0 grams

CHEESY OLIVE SNACKS



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"When guests stop by unexpectedly, this is an ideal recipe to whip up," assures Alma Hardy of Tulsa, Oklahoma. "The olives and onion provide a unique flavor. Many people have complimented me on it."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 15m

Yield 10-12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 cup grated American cheese
1 can (4-1/2 ounces) chopped ripe olives, drained
1/2 cup chopped onion
5 to 6 English muffins, split

Steps:

  • Combine the cheese, olives and onion. Spread over muffin halves. Broil 4 in. from the heat for 5 minutes or until the cheese is melted. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 101 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 6mg cholesterol, Sodium 315mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

CHEESY OLIVE SNACKS



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A super quick appetizer or sandwich for olive lovers. This takes about 10 minutes to throw together and 7 minutes to bake. The recipe is from TOH, my friends and family love it. Sometimes I like to toast English Muffins and serve this as a sandwich. You can substitute the olives to green and it is still delicious.

Provided by mums the word

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 17m

Yield 4 dozen, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
1 (4 1/4 ounce) can black olives, drained and chopped
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/3 cup green onion, chopped
bagels or English muffin

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl combine all ingredients (except crackers/bagels).
  • Mix well.
  • Spread on crackers and place on ungreased baking sheet. If using bagels or English Muffins, toast them first to crisp them.
  • Bake at 375 for 7 minutes or broil 2-3 minutes. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 174.9, Fat 14.3, SaturatedFat 5.8, Cholesterol 29.7, Sodium 411.9, Carbohydrate 5.2, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 1.2, Protein 7

OLIVE & CHEESE APPETIZERS



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This easy party appetizer takes just 15 minutes to prepare. Even your guests who don't like olives will think they're a hit!

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Meal Recipes

Time 17m

Yield Makes 48 servings, 1 slice each.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/3 cup KRAFT Real Mayo Mayonnaise
1 tsp. garlic powder
1 pkg. (8 oz.) KRAFT Finely Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
2 medium tomatoes, seeded, chopped (about 1 cup)
1 can (4-1/4 oz.) chopped pitted black olives, drained
2 loaves French bread (about 24 inches each)

Steps:

  • Preheat broiler to high. Mix mayo and garlic powder in small bowl. Stir in cheese, tomato and olives.
  • Cut each bread loaf diagonally into 24 slices; place on baking sheet. Spread evenly with cheese mixture.
  • Broil, 4 to 6 inches from heat, 2 min. or until cheese is melted. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 80, Fat 3 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Sodium 180 mg, Carbohydrate 11 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 3 g

Tips:

  • For a crispier appetizer, use a combination of hard and soft cheeses.
  • If you want a bolder flavor, use a stronger cheese like blue cheese or sharp cheddar.
  • Be careful not to overcook the appetizers, as this will make them tough and chewy.
  • Serve the appetizers immediately after they are cooked, as this will help them stay crispy.
  • You can prepare the appetizers ahead of time and store them in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours. Just be sure to reheat them before serving.

Conclusion:

Cheesy Olive Appetizers are a delicious and easy-to-make snack that is perfect for any occasion. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a flavorful and crowd-pleasing appetizer that everyone will love. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy snack, give these Cheesy Olive Appetizers a try!

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