Description
Garlic-Stuffed Olives in a Blanket are a savory twist on the classic appetizer, featuring garlic-filled green olives wrapped in flaky puff pastry and baked until golden. These bite-sized treats are perfect for cocktail parties, holiday gatherings, or charcuterie boards, offering a delightful combination of crunchy pastry and flavorful olives.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 24 garlic-stuffed green olives, drained
- 1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds or poppy seeds (optional)
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) to ensure it reaches the perfect temperature for baking the puff pastry.
- Prepare Puff Pastry: Roll out the thawed puff pastry sheet on a lightly floured surface and cut it into 24 small strips or squares that will be used to wrap the olives.
- Wrap Olives: Take each garlic-stuffed olive and wrap it tightly with a strip or square of puff pastry, ensuring the olive is fully encased and the seam is secured.
- Arrange on Baking Sheet: Place the wrapped olives on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, arranging them seam side down to prevent unwrapping during baking.
- Apply Egg Wash and Seeds: Brush each puff pastry-wrapped olive with the beaten egg to achieve a golden finish, then optionally sprinkle with sesame seeds or poppy seeds for added texture and flavor.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 15 to 18 minutes, or until the puff pastry has puffed up and turned a beautiful golden brown.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove from oven, garnish with freshly chopped parsley, and serve warm as a delicious appetizer or party snack.
Notes
- Try using cheese-stuffed or jalapeño-stuffed olives for delicious variations.
- Serve with Dijon mustard or garlic aioli for a complementary dipping sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean-Inspired
