Ingredients for Baked Blue Cheese Stuffed Colossal Black Olives
- 1 (10 ounce) can colossal black olives, drained
- 4 ounces crumbled blue cheese
- Cream Cheese
- 1 clove minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped shallot
- 1/4 cup finely chopped walnuts (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- fresh ground black pepper, to taste
- small wooden skewers
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How to Make Baked Blue Cheese Stuffed Colossal Black Olives
- **Prepare the Filling:** In a bowl, combine 4 ounces crumbled blue cheese (or gorgonzola), 1 clove minced garlic, 1 tablespoon finely chopped shallot, 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, and a pinch of freshly ground black pepper.
- **Mix Thoroughly:** Gently mix the ingredients, breaking up any large chunks of blue cheese until the filling is smooth and creamy. (No salt needed – the cheese and olives are salty enough!)
- **Stuff the Olives:** Use a piping bag or a zip-top bag with a corner snipped off to carefully fill each colossal black olive with the cheese mixture.
- **Optional Walnut Coating:** Finely chop 1/4 cup walnuts (or use pre-chopped). Dip the stuffed ends of the olives into the chopped walnuts for added crunch.
- **Chill (Optional):** Refrigerate the stuffed olives for at least 30 minutes to allow the filling to set.
- **Assemble Skewers:** Thread 3 stuffed olives onto each small wooden skewer.
- **Bake or Microwave:** For the oven, preheat to 350°F (175°C). Bake for 5-7 minutes, or until the cheese is warm and melted. For the microwave, heat for 1-2 minutes, or until warm.
- **Serve:** Serve warm or at room temperature. Enjoy!
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
48 g
Sugar
0g
Fat
30g
Carbs
2g
