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Cheese Stuffed Fried Olives

Delicious appetizer made by filling olives with cheese and frying until crispy, perfect for any gathering.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the stuffing and coating
  • 1 cup Salty olives Choose green or black olives.
  • 1 cup Aged white cheddar cheese Can substitute with mozzarella or Gouda.
  • 1/2 cup Grated Parmesan cheese For mixing with breadcrumbs.
  • 1 cup Breadcrumbs For coating the olives.
  • Oil as needed Oil for frying Enough to cover the olives while frying.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
  2. Take each olive and stuff it with aged white cheddar cheese using a small spoon or toothpick.
  3. In a bowl, mix breadcrumbs with grated Parmesan, stirring until combined.
Frying
  1. Dip each stuffed olive in the breadcrumb mixture to coat.
  2. Fry the olives in hot oil until crispy and golden brown, watching closely to prevent burning.
  3. Remove the fried olives with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
Serving
  1. Serve warm on a platter; consider pairing with marinara sauce or spicy aioli.

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 2-3 days. Reheat in the oven or air fryer to restore crispiness. For freezing, do so before frying. Fry from frozen without thawing.