Fried Green Olives Stuffed with Blue Cheese

Vegetarian
Health score
1%
Fried Green Olives Stuffed with Blue Cheese
45 min.
6
139kcal

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Are you ready to take your appetizer game to the next level? Introducing Fried Green Olives Stuffed with Blue Cheese, a delightful and unique dish that will tantalize your taste buds and impress your guests. This vegetarian-friendly recipe offers a perfect blend of crunchy, savory, and creamy flavors that are sure to leave a lasting impression.

The preparation starts with plump and flavorful Spanish olives, each carefully pitted and then stuffed with a rich mild blue cheese like Maytag. The contrast of the briny olives and the creamy cheese creates a delectable bite that is simply irresistible. Once stuffed, these olives are rolled in a light coating of flour, dipped in a beaten egg, and finally, enveloped in crispy breadcrumbs before being fried to golden perfection.

In just 45 minutes, you can create a stunning side dish or appetizer that’s perfect for any gathering, be it a casual get-together, game night, or an elegant dinner party. Each serving is around 139 calories, making them a guilt-free indulgence! The short cooking time ensures you’ll be enjoying these incredible treats hot out of the pan, bursting with flavor and ready to be devoured.

So why not elevate your culinary repertoire with this mouthwatering recipe? With minimal preparation and a few simple ingredients, Fried Green Olives Stuffed with Blue Cheese are sure to become a favorite for you and your guests alike!

Ingredients

  • servings flour 
  • 0.5 cup breadcrumbs dry fine
  • large eggs beaten to blend
  • ounce cheese blue () (such as Maytag)
  • 24  olives dry spanish pitted
  • servings vegetable oil; peanut oil preferred for frying

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • paper towels
  • slotted spoon

Directions

  1. Roll small amount of cheese into log shape narrow enough to stuff into 1 pitted olive; stuff olive with cheese. Repeat with remaining olives and cheese. DO AHEAD Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill.
  2. Pour enough oil into heavy large skillet to measure depth of 1 inch.
  3. Heat oil to 350°F.
  4. Roll stuffed olives in flour, then in egg, then in breadcrumbs to coat. Fry olives until golden brown, about 30 seconds. Using slotted spoon, transfer olives to paper towels to drain.
  5. Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts

Calories139kcal
Protein11.98%
Fat50.99%
Carbs37.03%

Properties

Glycemic Index
17
Glycemic Load
4.17
Inflammation Score
-2
Nutrition Score
4.4121739164643%

Flavonoids

Luteolin
0.09mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:139.4kcal
6.97%
Fat:7.95g
12.23%
Saturated Fat:2.06g
12.89%
Carbohydrates:12.99g
4.33%
Net Carbohydrates:11.85g
4.31%
Sugar:0.72g
0.8%
Cholesterol:34.54mg
11.51%
Sodium:381.8mg
16.6%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:4.2g
8.4%
Selenium:8.2µg
11.71%
Vitamin B1:0.15mg
10.26%
Vitamin E:1.16mg
7.73%
Vitamin B2:0.13mg
7.68%
Folate:29.45µg
7.36%
Manganese:0.14mg
6.83%
Phosphorus:58.38mg
5.84%
Iron:1.02mg
5.68%
Vitamin B3:1.13mg
5.66%
Calcium:55.53mg
5.55%
Fiber:1.14g
4.54%
Copper:0.06mg
3.04%
Vitamin B5:0.3mg
2.96%
Vitamin A:143.93IU
2.88%
Zinc:0.42mg
2.82%
Vitamin B12:0.16µg
2.72%
Magnesium:9.37mg
2.34%
Vitamin B6:0.04mg
2.06%
Potassium:55.98mg
1.6%
Vitamin D:0.19µg
1.27%
Source:Epicurious