Warm Pepperoni Pizza Olives

What better way to serve the flavors of pepperoni pizza than in a bowl? Spicy cubes of pepperoni compliment the delectable Warm Pepperoni Pizza Olives while garlic and oregano give the impression that you are enjoying the American classic! Put away that pizza cutter 'cause all you need here are your fingers!

Warm Pepperoni Pizza Olives

Prep: 15 min | Cook: 5 min | Yield: 3 cups

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 (4.5 ounce) jar Lindsay® Jalapeno Stuffed Spanish Olives, drained
  • 1 (6 ounce) can Lindsay® Ripe Pitted Olives, drained
  • 1 cup cubed pepperoni, about 5 ounces
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • 1/2 cup sundried tomatoes, roughly chopped
  • 1 cup cubed Romano cheese, about 4 ounces

Instructions

  1. Combine oil, olives, pepperoni, garlic, oregano, and sundried tomatoes in small saucepan. Cook over medium-high heat until garlic is fragrant and oil is hot, about 5 minutes.
  2. Remove from heat and leave in saucepan for a few minutes.
  3. Add cheese cubes and place in a serving bowl.

Notes

A good all-around amber ale is a perfect match to the Pizza Olives as the flavors of malt will compliment hearty ingredients like pepperoni.

Kitchen Tip: Place a shot glass filled with wooden picks next to the bowl so that your guests may use them to skewer the pepperoni-olives.