Fried Olives with Hot Honey Marinara

Whether you’re craving some fancy snacks for dinner, or entertaining your friends and fam - these stuffed olives will definitely hit the spot. This is the kind of recipe where you just won’t be able to resist sneaking in a bite or two (or three) to make sure they’re good while you’re preparing them – spoiler alert, they are.

Prep Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 45 minutes
Serves
8 to 12

Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup ricotta cheese
  • 3 tbsp finely grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 clove garlic, grated on a rasp
  • 1/2 tsp lemon zest
  • 1/4 tsp each kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper
  • 24 large green pitted olives (such as Spanish Queen or Cerignola)
  • 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 3/4 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 cup SAUZ Hot Honey Marinara, heated
  • 2 tbsp torn fresh basil
  • Pinch of flaky salt

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Prep Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 45 minutes
Instructions:
  1. Stir ricotta cheese with Parmesan, garlic, lemon zest, salt and pepper. Transfer mixture to piping bag, or re-sealable bag and snip off a corner.
  2. Pat olives dry and pipe ricotta mixture into pitted holes of olives.
  3. Roll stuffed olives in flour until well coated. Dip into egg then into breadcrumbs and roll until fully coated.
  4. Heat 2-inches of vegetable or canola oil in large high-sided skillet to 350°F. Working in batches, fry olives for 3 to 4 minutes, turning occasionally, or until evenly golden brown and crispy. Transfer to paper towel-lined plate.
  5. Spread heated tomato sauce onto center of serving plate. Top with fried olives and finish with torn fresh basil leaves. Sprinkle with flaky salt.
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