Italian Fried Olives

Name: Italian Fried Olives
Yield: 4 to 6 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup (1 ounce) crumbled Gorgonzola cheese, at room temperature; 1/4 cup whole-milk ricotta cheese, at room temperature; 1 1/2 teaspoons dried thyme; 1 1/2 teaspoons grated lemon zest (from 1 lemon); 20 pitted medium to large green olives, rinsed and thoroughly dried; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 1 large egg; 1/2 cup plain dried bread crumbs; Vegetable oil, for frying; A pastry bag fitted with a 1/4-inch round plain tip

December 20, 2011

Olives stuffed with cheese and fried are a classic bar snack commonly found in Naples and in Sicily. I like to mix the Gorgonzola with a bit of ricotta to tame its strong flavor. Unlike most fried foods, these can be made ahead of time and they will still be delicious a good while later. Pile them on a platter for a party and watch them disappear.

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