Sesame Cheddar Olive Poppers

Elevate your appetizer game with these irresistible Sesame Cheddar Olive Poppers—perfectly bite-sized snacks bursting with bold flavors and a delightful crunch! These golden, cheesy nibbles feature sharp cheddar cheese dough infused with paprika and garlic powder, wrapped around tangy, pimento-stuffed green olives, and rolled in toasted sesame seeds for a nutty finish. With just 20 minutes of prep time and a quick bake in the oven, they’re as easy to make as they are to devour. Perfect for cocktail parties, game day spreads, or any festive gathering, these savory poppers are best served warm or at room temperature for indulgent, crowd-pleasing snacking.

Nutriscore Rating: 50/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 30

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups Sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
• 1 cup All-purpose flour
• 0.5 cup Unsalted butter, softened
• 0.5 teaspoons Paprika
• 0.25 teaspoons Garlic powder
• 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
• 30 pieces Pimento-stuffed green olives (small to medium-sized)
• 0.5 cup Sesame seeds

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a mixing bowl, combine the shredded cheddar cheese, all-purpose flour, softened butter, paprika, garlic powder, and black pepper.

Step 3

Mix the ingredients together until they form a cohesive dough. If the dough feels too dry, add 1 teaspoon of water at a time until it comes together.

Step 4

Drain the pimento-stuffed olives and pat them completely dry using paper towels.

Step 5

Take a small portion of the dough (about 1 tablespoon), flatten it in your hand, and wrap it around each olive, ensuring it’s fully covered. Roll the dough-covered olive into a smooth ball.

Step 6

Spread the sesame seeds on a plate or shallow dish. Roll each dough-covered olive in the sesame seeds to coat evenly.

Step 7

Place the sesame-coated poppers onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 1 inch apart.

Step 8

Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the dough is golden and crisp.

Step 9

Remove from the oven and allow the poppers to cool for 5 minutes before serving.

Step 10

Serve warm or at room temperature and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(592.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2557.9

Total Fat 210.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 106.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 16.3g
Cholesterol 438.3mg	0%
Sodium 3050.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 114.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 13.7g	0%
Total Sugars 0.8g
Protein 70.4g	0%

Vitamin D 36IU	0%
Calcium 1366.1mg	0%
Iron 13.0mg	0%
Potassium 650.3mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 71.9%

Protein: 10.7%

Carbs: 17.4%