Stuffy Appetizing Olives

Stuffy Appetizing Olives

1 qt. large pimento stuffed olives
1 cup Italian breadcrumbs (*can be found at your local grocery store)
Salt (to taste)
Pepper (to taste)
2 tbsp. olive oil
1 1/2 lb. ground chicken
1/3 cup Italian cheese (*can be found at your local grocery store)
2 cups flour
4 eggs (beaten)
1 cup vegetable oil (*you may increase this amount based on desired need)

Remove the pimento from the olives; soak the olives in cold water for 2 hours. In a pan over medium heat, brown the chicken in the olive oil. Add in the breadcrumbs and the cheese; season with the salt and pepper. Allow it to cool. Remove the olives from the water and drain. Slit the olives on one side so that you can fill with the chicken mixture, try to keep the olive shape to a round ball.

Dip the filled olives into the flour first, then into the beaten egg wash and again into the flour and set aside. In a frying pan or deep fryer, heat the vegetable oil and flash fry the olives (*i.e. just enough or until golden brown). Let cool. Serve.

*Johnna's tip: With the holidays coming in, appetizers are always a good thing to have on hand. As we all know, the turkey cooking process is a long one and instead of having everyones stomach growl and mouth water with the aroma coming from the kitchen, give them a little something to keep the pace steady. These olives are deelish and can be frozen as well: Just remove from the freezer about 2 hours before serving and heat in a 325 degree oven for 15 minutes or until your desired preference and serve hot! Enjoy!

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*Disclaimer: Higgys Pizzeria is in no way affiliated with JKGF and this recipe is in no way related to the processes or practices of Higgys Pizzeria.