Indulge in the delightful flavors of the Mediterranean with our tantalizing selection of baked olive puff recipes. These delectable pastries are a perfect blend of savory and satisfying, featuring a flaky, buttery crust encasing a flavorful filling of olives, herbs, and spices. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, our easy-to-follow recipes will guide you through the process of creating these irresistible treats. From classic Greek spanakopita to hearty Italian calzones, our collection offers a range of options to suit every taste and occasion. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and embark on a culinary journey that will transport you to the heart of the Mediterranean.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
OLIVE CHEESE BALLS
Flaky, tender, cheesy dough surrounds a warm and salty-juicy olive. A fun and easy baked appetizer recipe, perfect for entertaining!
Provided by Brenda | A Farmgirl's Dabbles
Categories Appetizers
Time 45m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Drain olives and place them on a paper towel to dry.
- In a small bowl, combine butter and sharp cheddar with a wooden spoon. Add flour, paprika, kosher salt, and black pepper. Mix as well as you can with the wooden spoon, and then finish by combining with your hands. It will turn into a moist, dense dough that can easily be formed into a ball.
- With a small scoop, portion out 18 balls of tightly packed dough. My small scoop holds a little more than 2 teaspoons of dough when tightly packed. Roll each portion into a ball and place it in the palm of one hand. With the thumb of your other hand, press the dough ball to flatten it. Place an olive in the center of the flattened dough and mold the dough up around the olive. Give it a gently roll between your palms to finish. Place two inches apart on ungreased baking sheet - this 10" x 15" rimmed pan works perfectly. Cover and refrigerate for 1 to 2 hours.
- Heat oven to 400° F. Bake for about 15 minutes, until lightly browned. Let cool on pan for 5 to 10 minutes before serving. These are best when eaten while still warm. Serve with homemade buttermilk ranch if you like to dip!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 164 calories, Carbohydrate 2 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 39 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 15 grams fat, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 5 grams protein, SaturatedFat 9 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 304 milligrams sodium, Sugar 0 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 5 grams unsaturated fat
OLIVE BALLS
This fun, tasty appetizer will have your guests wondering, "What are those?" But these breaded olives are sure to be a hit.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Appetizer
Time 35m
Yield 40
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Heat oven to 400°F.
- Stir together cheese, butter and Worcestershire sauce; stir in Bisquick mix until dough forms (work with hands if necessary). Pat olives completely dry on paper towel. Shape 1 teaspoon dough around each olive. Place about 1 inch apart on ungreased cookie sheet.
- Bake about 10 minutes or until light golden brown.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 40, Carbohydrate 2 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Fat 1, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 160 mg
OLIVE PUFFS
Make and share this Olive Puffs recipe from Food.com.
Provided by pammyowl
Categories Cheese
Time 35m
Yield 20 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Cream all the ingredients except olives, knead to form a dough. Wrap around the olives individually. At this point you can place them on a cookie sheet and freeze then put them in a gallon sized bag for later, or refrigerate for at least one hour.
- Bake at 400 degrees for 16-18 mn. if refrigerated, if frozen 20-23 mn. No need to thaw.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 109, Fat 8.4, SaturatedFat 5.3, Cholesterol 24.1, Sodium 139.9, Carbohydrate 4.9, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 0.1, Protein 3.5
BAKED OLIVE PUFFS
A great appetizer for a dinner party or even a snack for watching the game.
Provided by Jessica Boudreau
Categories Vegetable Appetizers
Time 20m
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- 1. Mix together the first 4 ingredients.
- 2. Stir in the flour until consistency of dough.
- 3. Flatten 1 tsp of dough in the palm of your hand.
- 4. lace a stuffed olive in center and wrap the dough around the olive. Repeat for each olive.
- 5. Bake for 8-10 minutes @ 450 degrees.
CHEDDAR AND OLIVE BALLS
I based this recipe on one from a famous Virginia colonial tavern, but I've had much better success with this one than the one published in their cookbook. It's great for parties, picnics, or potlucks. It will also freeze well (uncooked) for quick prep anytime!
Provided by MHAMMOND
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Vegetable Olives
Time 1h10m
Yield 45
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Allow cheese to sit out until it is at room temperature. In a large bowl, mix together the cheese, butter and paprika using a pastry blender. Gradually mix in flour, first using the pastry blender, then using your hands. Mix until the dough pulls together. It should form a solid ball with a smooth appearance, but have a crumbly texture when pulled apart. If dough appears too dry, add more shredded cheese.
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Pinch off a small piece of dough, and cover an olive with it. Roll gently between your palms to smooth and seal the olive inside the ball. Place onto an ungreased cookie sheet and repeat with remaining dough and olives. Place the tray of covered olives into the refrigerator for 10 minutes to firm up.
- Bake for 20 to 25 minutes in the preheated oven, or until browned. Serve hot or at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 82.5 calories, Carbohydrate 3.7 g, Cholesterol 17.6 mg, Fat 6.2 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 3.4 g, SaturatedFat 3.4 g, Sodium 181.3 mg
HOT CHEESE OLIVES
This is classic 1950s cocktail fare that, unlike the savory gelées and boiled ham canapés that are best forgotten, we still want to eat today. Just wrap cocktail olives in a simple Cheddar dough and bake until golden. Martini optional.
Provided by Julia Reed
Categories finger foods, appetizer
Time 1h15m
Yield 50 hors d'oeuvres
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat the oven to 350 degrees. Beat the butter until creamy in a large mixing bowl, add the cheese and mix well. Stir in the flour, salt, cayenne and the Worcestershire and mix until smooth. Beat the egg with 2 tablespoons cold water. Add to the dough and mix just until incorporated. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Remove the dough and flatten out a piece about the size of a walnut into a thin round. Place an olive on top and shape it around the olive, pinching to repair any breaks. Place it on an ungreased cookie sheet. Repeat with the remaining dough and olives. Bake until the dough sets, about 15 minutes. Serve hot.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 54, UnsaturatedFat 1 gram, Carbohydrate 3 grams, Fat 4 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 55 milligrams, Sugar 0 grams, TransFat 0 grams
OLIVE PUFFS
Provided by Food Network
Time 35m
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Prepare the egg wash: Combine the yolks, whole egg, and milk in a small mixing bowl and whip with a hand whisk until well combined. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Set the puff pastry on a lightly floured work surface, with the long side facing you and cut in half from top to bottom. Use a pastry brush to coat one piece of the dough with egg wash. Lay the olives spaced about 1-inch apart from top to bottom on the egg-washed dough. Place the other rolled-out dough half on top of the olives and mark each olive by pressing the dough on either side of the olive. Use a sharp paring knife to cut between each puff pastry-covered olive. Place on a parchment paper-covered baking sheet and brush with more egg wash. Bake until well risen and golden brown, about 20 minutes. Cool completely on a wire rack before serving. There is no need to cut these in half. Just cut between the olives to make small packages. Baking and cooling is the same. These puff pastry items are best eaten the day they are made.
OLIVE CHEESE BALLS
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories appetizer
Time 20m
Yield 24 apps
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees. In a medium bowl, combine cheese, butter, flour and cayenne with a fork until a dough-like form forms. Scoop up a tablespoon of the dough and enclose one olive with dough. Roll into a ball and place on baking sheet. Repeat process using up remaining dough. Sprinkle with paprika. Bake for 15 minutes or until golden. Serve warm.
OLIVE CHEESE PUFFS
When I was a kid growing up in Texas, my best friend's mom used to make these every Christmas. Thank you Schotzie! Wouldn't you know it - I married a guy who hates olives. These tasty little treats can be frozen in single layer. When frozen, store in plastic zipper bag. If frozen, bake at 400ºF for 18-20 minutes.
Provided by italiann
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 30m
Yield 48 olive puffs, 24 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400ºF.
- Cream together cheese and butter.
- Sift flour, salt, paprika and cayenne pepper into cheese mixture, and mix to combine well.
- Wrap each olive in about 1 teaspoon of cheese dough.
- Bake for 15 minutes in 400º oven.
Tips:
- Ingredient Preparation: Before you start baking, ensure all your ingredients are correctly measured and at the right temperature. For instance, the recipe calls for softened butter, so take it out of the fridge beforehand to reach room temperature. This will help the butter blend smoothly with other ingredients.
- Mixing and Folding: When mixing the batter, start by combining the dry ingredients (flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt) in a separate bowl. Then, in another bowl, whisk together the wet ingredients (olive oil, eggs, milk, and lemon zest). Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined. Avoid overmixing, as this can result in tough puffs.
- Chilling the Dough: Once the dough is mixed, cover it with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. Chilling the dough helps firm it up, making it easier to handle and less likely to spread too much in the oven.
- Baking Temperature: Preheat your oven to the temperature specified in the recipe before placing the olive puffs in. This ensures an even bake and prevents the puffs from becoming soggy.
- Baking Time: Keep a close eye on the olive puffs while they are baking. The exact time may vary depending on your oven, so it's crucial to watch for the desired golden brown color on top. Overbaking can result in dry and tough puffs.
- Serving Suggestions: Once the olive puffs are baked, let them cool slightly before serving. They can be enjoyed on their own or paired with various accompaniments such as tapenade, hummus, or a simple drizzle of olive oil and a sprinkle of sea salt.
Conclusion:
With careful preparation, precise mixing, and attention to baking time, you can create delicious and visually appealing baked olive puffs that are perfect for any occasion. Their savory and slightly tangy flavor, combined with the light and airy texture, makes them a delightful treat that will impress your friends and family. Whether you serve them as a snack, appetizer, or even a light meal, these olive puffs are sure to be a hit.
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