Sausage-Stuffed Fried Olives

Buttery, mild Castelvetrano olives add just enough salt and tang to these fried sausage snacks that pair beautifully with a crisp martini or chilled glass of wine. Use a high quality Italian sausage for the best texture and flavor.

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 pounds mild Italian pork sausage (about 6 links), casings removed
• 2 ounces pecorino Romano cheese, grated (about 2/3 cup), plus more for garnish
• 1 1/4 ounces Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, grated (about 1/2 cup), plus more for garnish
• 5 large eggs, beaten, divided
• Pinch of crushed red pepper (optional)
• 1/2 cup whole milk
• 2 cups dry breadcrumbs, divided
• 8 ounces pitted Castelvetrano olives (about 3 cups), drained and rinsed
• 1 cup all-purpose flour (about 4 1/4 ounces)
• Canola oil, for frying