FRIED GREEN OLIVES STUFFED WITH BLUE CHEESE

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Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     Cheese     Olive     Appetizer     Fry     Vegetarian     Bon Appétit     Sugar Conscious     Kidney Friendly     Pescatarian     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 ounce (about) mild blue cheese (such as Maytag)
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

Steps:

  • 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.
  • 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.

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