Fried Boursin Stuffed Olives

Ingredients

• 8 oz castelvetrano olives

• 8 oz Boursin cheese (we used basil chive); cut into rectangles

• 1 cup flour

• 1 egg; beaten

• 1 cup panko breadcrumbs

• 1/4 teaspoon paprika

• Salt and pepper

• Canola oil for frying

Directions

1. Stuff each olive oil with a rectangle of cheese. Repeat until all olives are stuffed.

2. Add the flour to a bowl. Season with paprika, salt, and pepper. Add the egg and panko to two separate bowls.

3. Dredge each olive in the flour, then in the egg, then in the panko.

4. In a large skillet heat the oil. Fry the olives for 3-4 minutes or until golden and crispy on all sides.

5. Serve by themselves or with your favorite dipping sauce!