Fried Green Olives Stuffed with Blue Cheese

By Beth_3609

Ingredients

• 1 ounce (about), Asiago Cheese, softened to room temperature
• 24 pitted Spanish olives, patted dry
• Peanut oil (for frying)
• All purpose flour
• 1 large egg, beaten to blend
• 1/2 cup fine dry breadcrumbs
• Options: Blue cheese, such as Maytag Blue, Nice ground Sausage, Cream Cheese, Pepper Jack Cheese, Any flavored Goat Cheese

Details

Servings 6

Preparation

Step 1

Cut, thin, cylindrical amounts 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.

Pour enough oil into heavy large skillet to measure depth of 1 inch. Heat oil to 350°F. 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. Serve hot.