Blue cheese stuffed olives are an easy appetizer that comes together in minutes with just three ingredients.
They make a delicious snack for game nights, gatherings, or a cozy evening with a glass of wine.
Ingredients:
Green olives without stones, blue cheese and cream cheese.
Utensils:
- Piping bag - or resealable plastic bag.
- Food processor - A mini one is perfect for this recipe!
- Spatula.
- Bowl and strainer.
How to make blue cheese stuffed olives
First of all, drain the olives but keep the brine for later!
Next, whip together blue cheese and cream cheese using a food processor.
Fill a piping bag with the mixture and stuff each olive as much as you can and you are done!
You can enjoy them right away. If not, keep them in the brine in an airtight container in the fridge.
Serving ideas
Cheese boards - Transfer them into a small bowl and add them to your snack spread. Whether it be a cheese or charcuterie board, they will be a hit at your gathering.
Cocktails - A unique garnish for martinis, these can also be served on their own alongside cocktails or wine and your guests can nibble on them.
Pizza - Why not use blue cheese-stuffed olives as a topping for pizzas? They pair well with Prosciutto and capers.
Frequently asked questions
You can use Roquefort, Gorgonzola or Stilton.
Absolutely! The best way is to keep them in the brine they came with, in an airtight container, refrigerated. This way, they can keep up to 3 days.
This is individual. Here are some pros and cons to consider: Large olives are easier to fill, but might have too strong a taste if you are not used to them.
When choosing smaller olives, keep in mind they won't hold much of the blue cheese filling. I still prefer the smaller ones, though. You can stick 2 or 3 on a toothpick and they are not overpowering when you bite into them.
Spread it over homemade crostini and serve alongside stuffed olives. Or, thin it with a bit of honey and/or water and use as a dressing for salads.
Possible add-ons
Drizzle extra virgin olive oil over the olives for an extra flavor.
Sprinkle finely chopped fresh herbs - Try thyme or lemon thyme!
Add a touch of heat with freshly cracked black pepper.
Useful tips
- If you have a lot of blue cheese on hand, why not use it to make savory palmiers? A tasty appetizer that disappears from your plate within minutes.
- Using a piping tip to make stuffed olives is optional.
Other olive appetizers you might like
Almond-stuffed olives are even simpler than blue cheese-stuffed olives! My favorite snack is baked olives - They are super easy to make and full of flavor. And if you're looking for something to spread on crackers or serve with a cheeseboard, a quick olive tapenade is always a good choice.
Blue Cheese Stuffed Olives Recipe
Ingredients
- 30 green olives (without pecks, see note 1)
- 4 ounces blue cheese (120 grams)
- 2 ounces cream cheese (softened)
Instructions
- Drain the olives, making sure to save the liquid for later.
- In a food processor, process blue cheese and cream cheese until smooth. Transfer the mixture to a plastic bag (no tip is needed) or piping bag (preferably with a tip that fits into the hole of an olive).
- Fill the olives with the blue cheese mixture.
- Serve right away or chilled.
Notes
- This filling should be plenty for 30 large olives or 50 small ones.
- Make ahead: Do not dispose of the brine. Keep the stuffed olives in the liquid they came in! They will last up to 3 days refrigerated.
Nutrition
Nutrition values are estimates calculated from available data and may vary with ingredient brands and portion sizes.
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