Cheese Bites (Totally Addictive)

Step 1

Combine cheese, butter, flour, salt, and cayenne in a large bowl: knead into a dough.

Step 2

Roll dough into 1 inch balls and place on an un-greased baking sheet.

Step 3

If using olives, form each ball around 1 olive.

Step 4

If using pecans, press 1 pecan half onto each ball.

Step 5

Can bake them right now (see instructions below) or freeze for later.

Step 6

Place in trays in freezer for 30 minutes.

Step 7

Remove from freezer and place in freezer bags or container.

Step 8

Seal and freeze.

Step 9

Can bake them straight from freezer.

Step 10

Preheat oven to 425°F.

Step 11

Place cheese balls 3 inches apart on an un-greased baking sheet.

Step 12

Bake 15-17 minutes if frozen, 13-15 minutes if thawed.