Olive Fritte (Fried Olives Stuffed with Cheeses & H

Name: Olive Fritte (Fried Olives Stuffed with Cheeses & Herbs)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 ounces, weight Large Ripe Green Olives, Pitted, Drained And Rinsed; 7- 1/2 ounces, weight Ricotta Cheese, At Room Temperature; 2 ounces, weight Goat Cheese, At Room Temperature; 1/2 whole Small Lemon, Zest Only; 1 Tablespoon Lemon Thyme, Chopped Fine; 1 clove Garlic, Mashed; 1 cup All-purpose Flour; 1 whole Egg, Beaten; 1 cup Breadcrumbs; 24 ounces, fluid Vegetable Or Canola Oil For Frying, Or More As Needed

Servings: persons

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Note: Serving size will depend on how many olives are consumed by each person.
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Into a small bowl add ricotta, goat cheese, lemon zest, lemon thyme and garlic.
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Mix well to combine.
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Transfer the mixture into a pastry bag (or a Ziplock bag if you do not have a pastry bag).
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Using a small, long, fine tip, pipe the cheese mixture into the olive cavity.
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Continue until all olives are filled.
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Place your oil into a large Dutch oven (or a frying machine or something similar) and heat oil until it reaches 350 degrees.
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WHILE the oil is heating, prepare your dredging station.
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Place the flour, egg, and breadcrumbs into 3 SEPARATE small bowls.
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Place the stuffed olives into the flour and coat well.
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Using a large slotted spoon transfer olives to egg mixture.
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Coat well and then transfer to the breadcrumbs and coat well.
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Continue until all olives have been breaded.
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When the oil is hot, place a spoonful of breaded olives into the oil and cook until golden (this will go VERY quickly, less than 30 seconds each, so remain close).
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When golden, transfer olives to a plate lined with paper towels.
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Continue until all olives are cooked.

2105

kcal

Calories

201

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 ounces, weight Large Ripe Green Olives, Pitted, Drained And Rinsed, 7- 1/2 ounces, weight Ricotta Cheese, At Room Temperature, 2 ounces, weight Goat Cheese, At Room Temperature, 1/2 whole Small Lemon, Zest Only, and more.

Yes, Olive Fritte (Fried Olives Stuffed with Cheeses & Herbs) falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Olive Fritte (Fried Olives Stuffed with Cheeses & Herbs)

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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