So often, you’ll see olives tossed in the middle of a relish platter or served as a topping for tacos or pizza. These ways of eating this antioxidant-rich food are perfectly fine, but what if we jazzed them up a bit?

I know, I know, why fix a good thing if it ain’t broken, right? I totally understand how olive lovers wouldn’t want to compromise their favorite relish tray snack food. However, life is all about trying new things, and once you discover how amazing cheddar-crusted olives can be, you’ll be a believer.

Recipe and photo courtesy of Applegate.

Quick Tip: serve these amazing little cheddar crusted olives with your favorite dipping sauce.