Description
Irresistible Pimento Cheese Fried Olives are a delightful combination of crispy, golden-brown exterior and a creamy, savory filling. Perfect for parties or cozy nights in, these bites are sure to impress your guests and elevate any gathering. With just a few ingredients and simple steps, you can whip up this crowd-pleaser that recalls fond memories of summer picnics and game nights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup large green olives
- 1/2 cup pimento cheese
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup seasoned breadcrumbs
- Oil for frying (canola or vegetable)
Instructions
- Drain olives thoroughly and pat them dry.
- Stuff each olive with pimento cheese using a small spoon.
- Set up three bowls: one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with breadcrumbs. Dredge stuffed olives in flour, dip in egg wash, then coat in breadcrumbs.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat until shimmering.
- Fry olives in batches for 2–3 minutes per side until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
- Serve warm with your favorite dipping sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 fried olives (45g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 460mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg