Description
Indulge in these delectable Cheese Stuffed Fried Olives, a perfect appetizer that combines the briny goodness of green olives with a rich, cheesy filling. Crispy on the outside and creamy on the inside, these are sure to be a hit at any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Cheese Filling:
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 oz sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Olives and Coating:
- 30 large green olives, pitted
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 cup plain or Italian-style breadcrumbs
- Vegetable oil for frying
- Optional lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Prepare Cheese Filling: Mix cream cheese, cheddar cheese, garlic powder, paprika, and black pepper until smooth. Transfer to a piping bag.
- Stuff Olives: Pipe cheese mixture into each olive until filled.
- Bread the Olives: Coat olives in flour, egg, and breadcrumbs. Repeat egg and breadcrumb steps for a crispier coating.
- Chill: Refrigerate breaded olives for 20–30 minutes.
- Fry: Heat oil to 350°F, fry olives in batches for 2–3 minutes until golden.
- Serve: Drain on paper towels and serve warm with lemon wedges or dipping sauce.
Notes
- Prepare stuffed olives in advance and store in the fridge.
- For a lighter version, air fry at 400°F for 8–10 minutes.
- Experiment with different cheeses like mozzarella, gouda, or blue cheese for varied flavors.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5 olives
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
