Italian Fried Olives

Recipe courtesy Giada De Laurentiis, 2008

Show: Giada at HomeEpisode: Art House

Rated: 4 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (8)

Cook Time:
4 min
Level:
--
Yield:
4 to 6 servings

Times:

Prep: 5 min
Inactive Prep: --
Cook: 4 min
Total:: 9 min

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Ingredients

1-ounce Gorgonzola cheese, at room temperature
1/4 cup ricotta cheese, at room temperature
1 1/2 teaspoons dried thyme
1 1/2 teaspoons lemon zest
20 pitted green olives, rinsed and dried thoroughly
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 egg, lightly beaten
1/2 cup plain bread crumbs
Vegetable oil, for frying

Directions

Special equipment: a pastry bag, a plain tip with a 1/4-inch opening

In a small bowl, combine the cheeses, thyme, and lemon zest. Place the cheese mixture into the pastry bag. Pipe the cheese mixture into each olive.

Place the flour in a small bowl. Pour the beaten egg in another small bowl and the bread crumbs in a third small bowl. Dredge the olives in the flour. Using a slotted spoon, remove the olives and place in the bowl with the beaten egg. Coat the olives with the egg and transfer to the bowl of bread crumbs. Coat the olives with the bread crumbs.

In a large heavy-bottomed saucepan, pour in enough oil to fill the pan about 1/3of the way. Heat over medium heat until a deep-frying thermometer inserted in the oil reaches 350 degrees F. (If you don't have a thermometer a cube of bread will brown in a couple of minutes.) Fry the olives, in batches, for 30 to 45 seconds until golden brown. Drain the fried olives on paper towels. Cool for 5 minutes.

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Laura Redmond, WA 10-01-2009
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Sad Little Olives
Rated: 3 stars out of 5

This app was just ok. It turned out to be really salty and not much flavor. I don't think I would make this for any guests. I... was surprised this was such a miss because I ususally love all of Giada's recipe's.Read more
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Jessica Fairbanks, AK 08-24-2009
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Best thing I've eaten in a while
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

If you're a lover of green olives, this is for you to try. The gorgonzola cheese almost made me shy away from making it, but... I was like, "What the heck, just go for it." and I am so glad I did. They were delicious, and my friend and I gobbled them up. If you're hesitant about the gorgonzola cheese, I would at least try this. You'd think it'd be a crazy mess of flavors, but the salt and tang of the olive go great with the richness of the cheese. Also don't be discouraged, the gorgonzola cheese doesn't taste bad like it smells. ha!Read more
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SUSAN Oxford, MS 07-05-2009
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Hum...Not Sure
Rated: 3 stars out of 5

I adore green olives, and I?m a self-proclaimed saltaholic, but these were just a bit too much for me. I could only eat a... couple. They tasted strong and overpowering, even after rinsing, which I thought would cut down considerably on the saltiness. If you?re going to make these, I?d suggest serving them with several other appetizers as a small touch. They are fun and cute, and they fry beautifully. Next time, I plan to use black olives with some chili powder and garlic powder in the breading, stuffed with a complimentary cheese blend. All in all, worth a try if you love green olives. Read more
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marlys northfield, MN 06-03-2009
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GREAT OLIVE'S
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I had some friends come over and tried these, and I really likle the 2 I got to eat. I do like cheese,but Gorgonzola and... Ricotta are not on my list. But I made it the way it said and I couldn't tell it was that kind of cheese, maybe the combition of everythig. I had to make some just for the two of us so I really could get a good taste. It,s right on thanks GiadaRead more
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Malkie Far Rockaway, NY 05-18-2009
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cheeses
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

what other cheeses can i use? i am not the biggest fan of gorgonzolla
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Dianne Wethersfield, CT 04-04-2009
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OMG!!!!!!!!!!! Fantastic!!! :) :) :)
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

The olive gods have fallen from the sky with this recipe!! I'm so impressed with the breading/coating.......it was so crispy... and perfect on the olives.........I can't wait to experiment with other veggies. Thanks Giada for a great recipe!!! You are such an inspiration..................... :)Read more