Cheese Wrapped Olive Fritters

May 11, 2023May 11, 20230 12
Cheese Wrapped Olive Fritters are a delicious and unique appetizer that everyone will love
in Appetizer

Prep

20 min

Cook

10 min

Ready In

30 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon dry yeast
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
3 cups grated monterey jack cheese
3 egg yolks
1/4 cup beer
2 egg whites , room temperature
1 pinch cream of tartar
25 Spanish olives
vegetable oil , for deep frying

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
5
Calories
348
Sugar
0g
Fat
26g
Cheese Wrapped Olive Fritters are a unique and delicious appetizer that will impress your guests. These fritters are made by wrapping Spanish olives in a cheesy mixture and then deep-frying them until golden brown. The combination of the tangy olives and the rich cheese makes for a tasty and satisfying bite. Serve these fritters hot and watch as your guests ask you for the recipe!

Instructions

1.In a small bowl, mix together the flour, dry yeast, salt, and pepper.
2.In a large mixing bowl, combine the grated Monterey Jack cheese, egg yolks, and beer.
3.In a separate bowl, whisk the egg whites until foamy, and sprinkle in the cream of tartar.
4.Fold the egg whites into the cheese mixture.
5.To make the fritters, take one Spanish olive and wrap it in a small amount of the cheese mixture. Repeat this process until all the olives are wrapped in the cheese mixture.
6.Heat the vegetable oil in a deep frying pan over medium-high heat. Once the oil is hot, carefully drop a few fritters into the oil using a slotted spoon.
7.Fry the fritters until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes. Remove the fritters from the oil and place on a paper towel-lined plate to drain off any excess oil.
8.Serve the fritters hot and enjoy!

PROS

These fritters are a unique and delicious appetizer that will impress your guests.

The combination of cheese and olives is a classic pairing that is always crowd-pleasing.

CONS

These fritters are deep-fried, which makes them high in calories and fat.

They should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While Cheese Wrapped Olive Fritters are not particularly healthy, they are a tasty treat that can be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.
The olives in this recipe contain heart-healthy monounsaturated fats and are a good source of vitamin E, iron, and calcium.
The cheese in this recipe provides a good source of calcium and protein.

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