Posted by: Tammii 08-11-99 7:49 PM
Cheeseballed Olives
1 (8 ounce) pkg cream cheese, softened
1 large can of green (with or without pimento) and/or black olives (drained and almost dry)
1 teaspoon milk
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
4 ounces cheddar or American cheese, finely shredded, at room temperature
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon dried onions
1 tablespoon dried chives
Pinch dill weed
Mix cream cheese, milk and Worcestershire sauce together thoroughly.
Add spices and mix again.
Add cheese, mix thoroughly and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
Mix cheese mixture again.
Divide cheese mixture, molding equal amounts of mixture around each olive.
Stick a toothpick in each wrapped olive.
Cover with plastic wrap until ready to serve.
Note: Mixture can also be used to wrap walnut or pecan halves or whole cashews.