Fried Blue Cheese Olives

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4.6

26 reviews
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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Additional Time

    1 hr

  • Total Time

    20 mins

  • Servings

    6

  • Calories

    259 kcal

  • Course

    Appetizer, Snacks

  • Cuisine

    Mediterranean

Fried Blue Cheese Olives

Fried Blue Cheese Stuffed Olives will become your favorite New Year's Eve recipe. But, this easy appetizer recipe is perfect for all occasions! 

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Ingredients

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Fried Olives:

  • 1 cup blue cheese stuffed olives
  • 1 cup flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt fine sea salt
  • 1 egg , lightly beaten
  • 1 cup bread crumbs plain
  • 4 cups vegetable oil

Sour Cream Dip:

  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika

Instructions

  1. Drain olives well and dab dry with a paper towel.
  2. In a small bowl, combine flour, smoked paprika and fine sea salt. In another, lightly beaten egg and in the third, plain plain bread crumbs.
  3. Dredge olives in the flour mix, then egg and finally plain bread crumbs.
  4. Place in a freezer friendly container. Make sure olives are not touching one another and layers are separated by parchment or wax paper.
  5. Freeze for a minimum of one hour.
  6. In a medium saucepan, heat vegetable oil. Depending on the size you your pan, you might not need the whole 4 cups. Just fill it to about 1 -2 inches of oil. Heat over medium high heat.
  7. Working in batches and using a metal spatula or fry spoon, lower olives into the hot oil. Do not crowd the pan, olives should not touch.
  8. Fry for about 3 minutes, turning to brown.
  9. Remove to a paper towel lined plate to drain. If desired, you can keep them in the oven on a "warm" setting or 200 degrees.
  10. Before serving, mix sour cream with smoked paprika for sauce.
  11. Serve hot.
  12. If you've tried this recipe, come back and let us know how it was!

Nutrition Information

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Calories 259kcal (13%) Carbohydrates 30g (10%) Protein 6g (12%) Fat 12g (18%) Saturated Fat 6g (30%) Cholesterol 37mg (12%) Sodium 605mg (25%) Potassium 104mg (2%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 370IU (7%) Vitamin C 0.2mg (0%) Calcium 73mg (7%) Iron 2.1mg (12%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 259 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 259kcal 13%
Carbohydrates 30g 10%
Protein 6g 12%
Fat 12g 18%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Cholesterol 37mg 12%
Sodium 605mg 25%
Potassium 104mg 2%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 370IU 7%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0%
Calcium 73mg 7%
Iron 2.1mg 12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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