Fried Gorgonzola Olives

These deliciously rich olives are stuffed with soft Gorgonzola cheese, then breaded and deep fried. You won't believe how addictive they are!

• Preparation Time: 25 mins
• Cooking Time: 5 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 359 Calories

Ingredients

• ¼ cup milk
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 1 (15 ounce) can jumbo pitted black olives, drained
• 4 ounces soft Gorgonzola cheese
• 1 cup Italian-style dry bread crumbs
• oil for deep frying

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Drain olives well on paper towels. Place Gorgonzola cheese in a pastry bag, or a heavy plastic bag, and squirt into each olive.

Step 2

Whisk together the eggs and milk; place the bread crumbs in a shallow bowl. Dip olives in the egg mixture, shake off the excess, and roll in bread crumbs to coat; set aside.

Step 3

Heat at least 4 inches of oil in a large pot to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

Step 4

Fry olives in hot oil until golden brown and drain on paper towels. Allow to cool slightly before serving.