Best 4 Olive Paste And Blue Cheese Canapi Recipes

**Olive Paste and Blue Cheese Canapés: A Sophisticated Treat for Any Occasion**

Indulge in the exquisite flavors of the Mediterranean with our Olive Paste and Blue Cheese Canapés. These elegant appetizers are perfect for entertaining guests, adding a touch of sophistication to your next gathering. With a creamy blend of savory olive paste and tangy blue cheese, each canapé offers a delightful combination of textures and flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. Discover the art of creating these culinary delights with our easy-to-follow recipes, featuring variations that cater to different preferences.

**Recipes Included:**

1. **Classic Olive Paste and Blue Cheese Canapés:** Experience the original pairing of briny olive paste and pungent blue cheese, spread atop crisp crackers or toasted baguette slices.

2. **Roasted Red Pepper and Olive Paste Canapés:** Add a vibrant touch to your canapés with roasted red peppers, lending a sweet and smoky flavor that complements the olive paste and blue cheese.

3. **Fig and Olive Paste Canapés:** Introduce a touch of sweetness and texture with dried figs, creating a harmonious balance of flavors that will impress your guests.

4. **Prosciutto-Wrapped Olive Paste and Blue Cheese Canapés:** Elevate the canapés with a layer of salty prosciutto, adding an extra layer of savory goodness that pairs perfectly with the olive paste and blue cheese filling.

5. **Mini Olive Paste and Blue Cheese Tarts:** For a more substantial canapé, try our mini tarts filled with a creamy olive paste and blue cheese mixture, baked to perfection in a flaky pastry shell.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

BAKED CHEESE OLIVES

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Rich cheese dough surrounds a savory olive. A great pick-up appetizer or snack. You can freeze the unbaked, dough-wrapped-olives and then bake them right out of the freezer, extending the baking time by a few minutes.

Provided by ANITAL

Categories Appetizers and Snacks Vegetable Olives

Time 30m

Yield 9

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
2 tablespoons butter, softened
½ cup all-purpose flour
⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
24 pimento-stuffed green olives

Steps:

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
In a small mixing bowl, combine cheese and butter or margarine. Stir flour and cayenne pepper into the cheese and butter mixture. Blend well. Wrap a tablespoon of dough around each green olive. Arrange the wrapped olives on a cookie sheet.
Bake for 15 minutes, or until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 109.6 calories, Carbohydrate 5.7 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Fat 8 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 4.4 g, Sodium 316.7 mg, Sugar 0.1 g

BLACK OLIVE PASTE

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Serving Ideas : Use on bread, roasts (lamb, pork), polenta, pasta Adapted from Jeff Smith's The Frugal Gourmet Usually served as a spread for this focaccia: http://www.food.com/recipe/rustic-sourdough-focaccia-with-caramelized-onions-67753

Provided by StevenHB

Categories Spreads

Time 20m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1/3 cup olive, kalamata, pitted
2/3 cup olive, dry cured, pitted
3/4 cup olive oil
3 -5 garlic cloves, peeled
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon chopped flat leaf parsley
1/2 cup yellow onion, chopped
1 pinch sugar

Steps:

To pit the olives, you can use a cherry/olive pitter, but I've found that the olives frequently slip through the holes instead of just the pits.
Another way to pit olives is to put them inside a folded kitchen towel and then bang on them with a mallet, cutting board, small frying pan, or whatever suits your fancy.
Sure the olives get bruised, but what do you think is going to happen in the food processor?.
Mixing raw garlic and olive oil provides an ideal breeding ground for the anaerobic bacteria which cause botulism.
If I'm going to keep the paste around for a number of days, which I usually do, I'll mince the garlic, add it to the oil and then heat both in the microwave.
I try not to cook the garlic too much in this manner- you just need to heat the oil and garlic up to 140 or 150 degrees for a while.
Mix all of the ingredients in food processor.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 136.4, Fat 14.7, SaturatedFat 2, Sodium 83.2, Carbohydrate 1.7, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 0.3, Protein 0.2

OLIVE PASTE

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Spread on croutons, pungent olive paste sets off all kinds of foods-fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, roasted peppers, grilled eggplant, and hard boiled eggs. The paste keeps more or less indefinitely in the refrigerator. Adapted from Deborah Madison's Vegetarian Cooking for Everyone cookbook.

Provided by Sharon123

Categories Vegetable

Time 10m

Yield 3/4 cup, about

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 cup olive, pitted (such as Nicoise, Kalamata, or green olives)
1/4 cup capers, rinsed
2 small garlic cloves
2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme leaves (or 1/2 tsp. dried)
1 -2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
freshly milled black pepper
fresh lime juice

Steps:

In a food processor, pulse to make a smooth paste of the olives, capers, garlic, and thyme(if using dried).
Add the olive oil while the food processor is running.
Season with black pepper and add the lemon juice(and thyme if using fresh).
Enjoy!

SPANISH OLIVE AND CREAM CHEESE CANAPES

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Categories Bread Cheese Olive Bake Broil Christmas Cocktail Party Cream Cheese Parmesan Gourmet

Yield Makes 40 hors d'oeuvres

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

10 slices firm white sandwich bread
1 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
1 oz Parmigiano-Reggiano
6 oz cream cheese, softened (3/4 cup)
1/3 cup pimiento-stuffed green Spanish olives (3 oz), rinsed, drained, and finely chopped
1/4 cup finely chopped scallion
1/4 cup finely chopped red bell pepper
1/4 teaspoon sweet paprika
2 teaspoons medium-dry Sherry
Special Equipment
a 1 1/2-inch round cookie cutter; a Microplane rasp

Steps:

Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 375°F.
Cut 40 rounds from bread slices with cutter, then brush 1 side of each round with butter and bake on a large baking sheet until pale golden, about 8 minutes. (Leave toasts on baking sheet.)
Preheat broiler.
Finely grate Parmigiano-Reggiano using rasp (you will have about 1 cup). Mash together cream cheese, olives, scallion, bell pepper, paprika, and Sherry until combined well, then top each toast with 1 teaspoon cream cheese mixture and sprinkle with Parmigiano-Reggiano. Broil canapés about 4 inches from heat until Parmigiano-Reggiano begins to turn golden, about 1 minute.

Tips:

Use good quality ingredients: Fresh, flavorful ingredients will make your canapés taste their best. Look for ripe olives, creamy blue cheese, and crisp bread.
Don't be afraid to experiment: There are many different ways to make olive paste and blue cheese canapés. Try using different types of olives, cheeses, and breads. You can also add other ingredients, such as herbs, spices, or nuts.
Make them ahead of time: Canapés are the perfect party food because they can be made ahead of time and served at room temperature. This makes them a great option for busy hosts.

Conclusion:

Olive paste and blue cheese canapés are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer that is perfect for any occasion. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a sophisticated and flavorful snack that will impress your guests. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy party food, give these canapés a try.