Fried Green Olives Stuffed with Blue Cheese
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- Served Person: Makes 6 servings
- all purpose flour
- peanut oil (for frying)
- 1/2 cup fine dry breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg, beaten to blend
- Carbohydrate 8 g(3%)
- Cholesterol 35 mg(12%)
- Fat 9 g(14%)
- Fiber 1 g(3%)
- Protein 3 g(7%)
- Saturated Fat 2 g(12%)
- Sodium 226 mg(9%)
- Calories 127
Preparation 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.
Preparation 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.
