Feta Cheese Olives

If you’re not making our Feta Cheese Olives, you’re totally missing out. This appetizer is definitely a crowd-pleaser and something that everyone will enjoy. You are more than welcome to take the extra step by whipping the feta and piping it into the olives as it may be easier.

What stands out

If you’re bored of the same appetizers at every party, these Feta Cheese Olives will flip the switch. You can use any olives you love for this recipe, just make sure that they’re pitted and have a wide opening so it’s straightforward to add the feta. This appy is truly a special bite. The olives are briny and salty with a bit of a kick from the chili flakes that we love. The orange zest and thyme help brighten up the saltiness making them so addictive in the best way. Bet you can’t eat just one!

How to Prepare Feta Cheese Olives

Use a sharp knife to slice the feta into thin little pieces.

Now, take each feta piece and fill the olives either with your hands or use a skewer to help you out.

Place the stuffed olives in a bowl and then add chili flakes, fresh thyme, orange zest and good-quality olive oil and then mix well.

You can leave the olives in the fridge and let them marinate for a few hours or enjoy them right away.

Kitchen tip

Cut the feta into thin pieces and make sure the olives have a nice wide opening. You can help yourself by pushing the feta in with a toothpick or a wooden skewer.

Swaps

1. Feel free to change up the flavor profile with lemon zest, rosemary, oregano or fennel seeds.
2. You can also whip the feta, add it into a piping bag and then pipe it into the olives.
3. Make these olives dairy-free by using your favorite non-dairy cheese instead of feta.
4. You can try making this recipe with any cheese you like, such as goat cheese, blue cheese, or cream cheese.
5. You can also serve these slightly warmed in a pan with a little olive oil.

Serve it with

• Serve these Feta Cheese Olives as part of a beautiful charcuterie board or cheese platter.
• Serve with a big loaf of crusty bread, like our No Knead Peasant Bread or No Knead Garlic Bread.

Questions

strong Can we use a different type of olives instead of green olives?

Yes, you can certainly use other types of olives such as black olives or Kalamata. Please make sure that they are pitted and have a wide indent for stuffing.

strong What type of feta cheese works best for this recipe?

Any block of feta cheese will work. Choose a firm variety to make stuffing easier.

strong Can we use other cheeses instead of feta?

Yes, you can use other cheeses like goat cheese, blue cheese, or cream cheese as well.

Ingredients

Makes 4 servings

• 1 jar pitted green olives, make sure the indent is wide
• 1 block feta cheese
• pinch of chili flakes, optional
• fresh thyme, oregano is lovely as well
• orange zest
• 3 tablespoons olive oil, measure with your heart

Equipment

• Mixing Bowls
• Wooden Skewers
• Nakiri Knife
• Cutting Board
• Measuring Cups + Spoons
• Zester

Method

1. Cut any feta of choice into thin little pieces and fill the olives either with your hands or use a skewer to help you out. If you are serving this to guests, be sure to wear gloves.
2. Once the olives are filled with the feta, place them in a bowl. We added chili flakes, a little bit of fresh thyme, orange zest and good quality olive oil. Mix well.
3. You can leave the olives in the fridge and let them marinate for a few hours or enjoy them right away. They will last you in the fridge for a pretty long time so you can absolutely prep ahead. Enjoy!