ISO: Awesome Surpise Cheese Puffs

Melissa. These puffs are "to die for." Eaten hot the cheddar cheese is the predominant
flavor. And, when hot it is VERY difficult to stop eating
these.

When cooled to room temperature the flavor of the
olives inside became more pronounced. They are still
wonderful. They did not get soggy as they sat at room
temperature.

I have made these using green olives, black olives and craisins. Yum!

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SURPRISE CHEESE PUFFS

Yield: 50 servings

1/2 c Butter
2 c Grated sharp cheese
1/2 ts Salt
1 ts Paprika
1 ds Cayenne or red pepper
1 c Sifted flour
50 sm Stuffed green olives.

Allow butter to soften; blend with cheese, salt,
paprika and cayenne. Stir in flour, mixing well. Mold
1 tsp of this mixture around each olive, covering it
completely. Arrange on a baking sheet and chill until
firm. Bake in 400 oven for 15 minutes. Serve hot.
Makes 50 puffs.

**NOTE** These puffs are so easy to serve at parties
as they may be made in advance, frozen on a baking
sheet to keep round and stored in a plastic bag in the
freezer. Bake as needed.