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Pimento Cheese Fried Olives

Pimento Cheese Fried Olives

Delight your guests with Pimento Cheese Fried Olives, a gourmet snack that combines crispy coating and creamy filling.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizers & Snacks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Olives
  • 1 jar large green olives pimento-stuffed and pitted
For the Pimento Cheese Filling
  • 1 cup pimento cheese homemade or store-bought
For the Coating
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour for coating
  • 2 large eggs beaten
  • 1 cup seasoned breadcrumbs for extra flavor
For Frying
  • 2 cups oil for frying canola or vegetable oil

Equipment

  • deep skillet

Method
 

How to Make Pimento Cheese Fried Olives
  1. Drain and pat dry the olives thoroughly with a paper towel.
  2. Set up three bowls: one with seasoned flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with breadcrumbs.
  3. Coat each olive in flour, dip into the egg wash, then roll in breadcrumbs until fully covered.
  4. Heat oil in a deep skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
  5. Fry the breaded olives in batches for about 3-4 minutes until golden and crispy.
  6. Remove olives with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 4servingsCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 6gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, drain olives well and maintain oil temperature during frying.

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