Steakhouse-Style Blue Cheese Stuffed Olives
Blue cheese stuffed olives are creamy, tangy, and packed with bold steakhouse flavour. They're the perfect garnish for dirty martinis and an easy make-ahead appetizer for entertaining.
Servings 24 Olives
Ingredients
- 24 large queen green olives drained well
- 3 oz creamy blue cheese crumbles
- 2 oz cream cheese softened
- 1 small garlic clove finely grated
- 1 tsp olive brine
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp finely chopped chives optional
Instructions
- Pat the olives dry with paper towels and set aside.
- In a small bowl, combine the blue cheese, cream cheese, garlic, olive brine, and black pepper. Mix until smooth and creamy.
- Transfer the filling to a piping bag or zip-top bag with the corner snipped off. Pipe the filling into each olive until just full. Avoid overfilling so the cheese stays neat and holds its shape. Sprinkle with chopped chives, if using.
Chill for at least 15 minutes before serving so the filling can firm up.
Notes
Use large queen olives for the easiest stuffing and best presentation.
Pat the olives dry before stuffing to help the filling stay in place and prevent a watery texture.
Start with softened cream cheese so the filling blends smoothly and doesn't end up dry or crumbly.
If the filling feels too thick, add a few drops of olive brine until it's creamy enough to pipe easily.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days for the freshest flavour and texture.
Nutrition
Serving: 1Olive | Calories: 27kcal | Carbohydrates: 0.4g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 5mg | Sodium: 111mg | Potassium: 15mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 0.1g | Vitamin A: 76IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 23mg | Iron: 0.04mg
