Cheddar Olive Cheese Appetizers

The perfect party appetizer, these easy-to-make Cheddar olive pops bake up in under 15 minutes for a bite of creamy Cheddar cheese and salty olives.

Ingredients

1/2 cup Crystal Farms Original Cream Cheese Box
1/2 cup Crystal Farms Shredded Cheddar Cheese
1/2 cup roasted red pepper, diced
1/4 cup caramelized onions, diced
1 tbsp Dijon Mustard
1/4 tsp ground black pepper
28 large green olives, pitted, halved

Recommended Crystal Farms Product Substitutions: Crystal Farms Wisconsin Sharp Cheddar Cheese

Instructions

Preheat oven to 425° F.
Roast olives for 10 minutes. Cool under refrigeration for 1 hour or until completely chilled.
In a mixing bowl, mix the cream cheese until softened.
Add the shredded Cheddar cheese, red pepper, caramelized onion, mustard and black pepper, and continue to mix until all of the ingredients are incorporated.
Place ½ tablespoon onto each half olive.
Serve.