Spicy Cheese-Stuffed Fried Olives Recipe

Name: Spicy Cheese-Stuffed Fried Olives
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons ricotta cheese, room temperature; 2 tablespoons cream cheese, room temperature; 2 tablespoons Harissa; 2 teaspoons honey; 50 large pitted green olives, rinsed and dried; 1/2 cup panko or plain breadcrumbs; 1/4 cup parmesan; 1/4 cup flour; 1 egg beaten; oil, for frying; fleur de sel, (optional)

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons ricotta cheese, room temperature
2 tablespoons cream cheese, room temperature
2 tablespoons Harissa
2 teaspoons honey
50 large pitted green olives, rinsed and dried
1/2 cup panko or plain breadcrumbs
1/4 cup parmesan
1/4 cup flour
1 egg beaten
oil, for frying
fleur de sel, (optional)

1
In a bowl, mix together ricotta, cream cheese, harissa, and honey until uniform.
2
Transfer to a pastry bag fitted with the smallest pastry tip you have.
3
You can also use a Ziploc bag to do this, and use scissors to cut off a small piece of the corner of the bag.
4
Pipe filling into all of the olives.
5
Set up a dredging station.
6
Mix together the breadcrumbs and parmesan in one bowl.
7
Place the flour in another and the beaten egg in between.
8
Roll the olives in the flour and dust off any excess.
9
Dip into the egg and then roll in the parm-breadcrumb mixture until all are coated.
10
In a Dutch oven or pot, heat 3 to 4 inches of oil to 360 F. Carefully, drop olives into the oil, working in batches depending on the size of your vessel.
11
Fry until a deep golden brown and remove to a paper towel-lined plate.
12
If the olives are not too salty, sprinkle with a little fleur de sel.
13
Let cool slightly before serving / eating.

181

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons ricotta cheese, room temperature, 2 tablespoons cream cheese, room temperature, 2 tablespoons Harissa, 2 teaspoons honey, and more.

Yes, Spicy Cheese-Stuffed Fried Olives 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.

Spicy Cheese-Stuffed Fried Olives

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