My aunt brought a batch to the cookout and I stood at the picnic table eating the whole tray myself. Only 4 ingredients to make the ultimate addictive bite.

These southern 4-ingredient baked olive bites are the kind of retro party snack that disappears faster than anything else on the table. Salty olives wrapped in a cheesy, buttery dough and baked until golden make an irresistibly savory bite that feels right at home at cookouts, holiday spreads, and game-day snack tables. It’s exactly the sort of simple appetizer I love keeping in my back pocket for busy weeks, because it looks special without taking much effort at all.

Serve these warm or at room temperature with a crisp veggie tray, deviled eggs, or a creamy dip spread for a classic Southern-style appetizer table. They also pair really well with sweet tea, a cold lager, or sparkling lemonade, and they fit nicely alongside barbecue, pimento cheese, and other picnic favorites when you want a salty little nibble before the main meal.