Olive Bites

Prep Time: 1 Minutes

Cook Time: 15 Minutes

Ready In: 16 Minutes

Servings: 10

We used to eat fried olive bites at the State Fair of Texas but they got dropped due to the supplier not supplying them . I came up with my own version to satisfy our craving. Good as is but we like to dip in a creamy Greek dip. These can be made ahead and frozen. Allow to come to room temp approx 30 minutes before frying.

Ingredients:

1/2 cup chopped black olives (packed)

1/4 cup chopped green olives (packed)

3 (21 g) wedges soft cheese spread with herbs, room temp (such as laughing cow)

1 ounce cream cheese, room temp

1 teaspoon red pepper flakes

1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

1/4 teaspoon onion powder

1/3 cup shredded monterey jack cheese (packed)

2 tablespoons grated asiago cheese

2 eggs, beaten

1 1/2-2 cups italian seasoned breadcrumbs, as needed

Directions:

1. Mix cheeses and spices together till lump free.
2. Add olives and gently mix till combined.
3. Chill 30 minutes.
4. Use a small cookie scoop and portion out filling. (100 disher).
5. Drop into bread crumbs to coat and gently roll into balls.
6. Place on baking sheet and freeze 20 minutes.
7. Dip balls into beaten eggs a few at a time to coat.
8. Use a fork to lift balls out of eggs and roll in bread crumbs.
9. Freeze for 20 minutes.
10. Repeat rolling in eggs and bread crumbs.
11. Allow to dry for 15 minutes.
12. Fry a few at a time at 350 till deeply browned.
13. Drain on paper towels.

By RecipeOfHealth.com