cheese bites from "fix,freeze, feast"

Name: Cheese Bites from "Fix,Freeze, Feast"
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 45 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 pound(s) sharp cheddar cheese, shredded; 2 cup(s) unsalted butter, softened; 5 cup(s) bisquick; 1 teaspoon(s) salt; 1/2 teaspoon(s) cayenne pepper, more or less; 8 ounce(s) jar of small pimento-stuffed green olives, well drained, optional; - pecan halves , optional

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Pat Duran

Las Vegas, NV

Updated on May 13, 2012

This recipe by Kitsune and food.com. The photo is by alligirl. Kitsune says,"These are ridiculously addictive appetizers, I brought them to a party and everyone attacked them." These are from the cookbook "Fix, Freeze, Feast", by Katie Neville and Lindsey Tkacsik. "You can make these ahead of time, freeze and bake what you need. Keep on hand all the time", says Kitsume.

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prep time 30 Min

cook time 45 Min

method Bake

yield makes 8 dozen

Ingredients

2 pounds sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
2 cups unsalted butter, softened
5 cups bisquick
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper, more or less
8 ounces jar of small pimento-stuffed green olives, well drained, optional
- pecan halves , optional

How To Make cheese bites from "fix,freeze, feast"

Step 1

Combine all ingredients, except olives and pecans, in a large bowl. Knead the dough, then roll in 1 inch balls and place on an un-greased baking sheet.

Step 2

If using olives, form each ball around 1 dry olive. If using pecans, press 1 nut into each ball.
Step 3

These can be baked now or freeze for later. Place in trays in freezer for 30 minutes. Remove and place in freezer bags or containers. Seal and freeze.
Step 4

These can be baked straight from the freezer into a preheated 425^ oven. Place cheese balls 3 inches apart on an un-greased baking sheet. Bake 15-17 minutes if frozen-13-15 minutes if thawed.
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