Description
Indulge in the delightful crunch of Irresistible Pimento Cheese Fried Olives, where crispy golden olives meet a creamy, savory pimento cheese filling. This easy-to-make snack is perfect for parties, game nights, or a cozy night in, guaranteed to impress your guests and elevate any gathering. With every bite, you’ll experience a flavor explosion that keeps everyone coming back for more!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup large green olives (about 12 olives)
- 1 cup pimento cheese spread
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs (lightly beaten)
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (plain or seasoned)
- Oil for frying (enough to cover the olives)
Instructions
- Drain and thoroughly pat dry the olives to remove excess moisture.
- Fill each olive with pimento cheese using a small spoon or piping bag until slightly overflowing.
- Roll each stuffed olive in flour to help the egg adhere, then dip into beaten eggs, and finally coat with breadcrumbs evenly.
- Heat oil in a deep skillet or pot over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
- Carefully lower coated olives into hot oil and fry for about 3-4 minutes or until golden brown; drain on paper towels.
- Serve hot with dipping sauces like ranch or marinara.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 fried olives (45g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 410mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 70mg