FRIED GORGONZOLA OLIVES

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Cheese stuffed large pitted black olives breaded and fried golden brown.

Provided by Craig J. Doucette

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Vegetable     Olives

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (15 ounce) can jumbo pitted black olives, drained
4 ounces soft Gorgonzola cheese
2 eggs, beaten
ΒΌ cup milk
1 cup Italian-style dry bread crumbs
oil for deep frying

Steps:

  • Drain olives well on paper towels. Place Gorgonzola cheese in a pastry bag, or a heavy plastic bag, and squirt into each olive.
  • Whisk together the eggs and milk; place the bread crumbs in a shallow bowl. Dip olives in the egg mixture, shake off the excess, and roll in bread crumbs to coat; set aside.
  • Heat at least 4 inches of oil in a large pot to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Fry olives in hot oil until golden brown and drain on paper towels. Allow to cool slightly before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 359.2 calories, Carbohydrate 18.3 g, Cholesterol 83 mg, Fat 27.8 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 9.9 g, SaturatedFat 6.8 g, Sodium 1202.4 mg, Sugar 1.8 g

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