Description
A delightful snack combining crispy fried olives filled with creamy pimento cheese, perfect for gatherings or a tasty treat at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup pimento cheese
- 1 jar green olives, pitted
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- Oil for frying
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Stuff the olives with pimento cheese using a small spoon or piping bag.
- Set up a breading station with flour, beaten eggs, and breadcrumbs in separate bowls.
- Bread the olives by dredging in flour, dipping in eggs, and rolling in breadcrumbs.
- Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat, about half an inch deep.
- Fry the olives in small batches until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes, turning occasionally.
- Drain on paper towels to remove excess oil.
- Season with salt and pepper while hot.
- Serve warm with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days. Reheat them in the oven or air fryer to restore crispiness.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: pimento cheese, olives, fried snacks, appetizers, party food