Tassos Blue Cheese Stuffed Olives 13OZ

Tassos Blue Cheese Stuffed Olives 13OZ are hand-stuffed, all-natural Greek green olives filled with a creamy blue cheese and Mizithra cheese blend, sold in a 13-ounce jar. What sets these apart is the old-fashioned fermentation process and a certified pesticide-free growing standard that few competitors in the stuffed olive category match.

Quick Facts: Size: 13 oz  |  Origin: Greece  |  Style: Blue Cheese Stuffed Green Olives  |  Brand: Tassos  |  Gluten Free: Yes

Production & Heritage

Tassos sources very large green olives from Greece, where each olive is inspected twice for quality and size before processing. The olives are fermented the old-fashioned way without chemicals or artificial coloring, then pasteurized and certified pesticide-free. Each olive is hand-stuffed with a blend of blue cheese and Mizithra cheese — a traditional Greek whey cheese — packed in an all-consumable brine that keeps the olives firm and flavorful through the jar's shelf life.

Flavor Profile

Aroma: Briny and savory, with a distinct tangy sharpness from the blue cheese rising through the olive brine. A subtle lactic creaminess rounds out the initial impression.

Taste: The first bite delivers the firm, satisfying crunch of a large green olive — meaty and mildly bitter in the way quality Greek olives should be. The blue cheese filling hits at the center, introducing a sharp, salty creaminess that contrasts with the olive's natural brininess. Mizithra cheese softens the overall profile, adding a mild, slightly sweet dairy note that tempers the blue cheese's pungency.

Finish: A lingering salt-and-cream combination stays on the palate, with the olive's vegetal bitterness returning at the tail end. The texture memory of the crunchy olive and smooth cheese filling is what keeps you reaching back into the jar.

How to Serve Tassos Blue Cheese Olives

These olives are best enjoyed straight from the jar at room temperature, which allows the blue cheese filling to soften slightly and release its full flavor. They also work as a versatile ingredient across several classic preparations:

• Dirty Martini garnish: The blue cheese filling adds richness that elevates a standard olive garnish, and the all-consumable brine can substitute as the "dirty" element.
• Charcuterie and cheese boards: Their bold, tangy profile stands up next to cured meats like soppressata and aged cheeses like Manchego.
• Mediterranean salads: Slice them in half and toss into a Greek salad or grain bowl for a punchy, savory accent.

Best For

• Building an impressive charcuterie or antipasto spread for entertaining
• Garnishing cocktails like Dirty Martinis or Gibsons with a premium olive
• Gifting to a food enthusiast who appreciates Greek specialty products
• Snacking alongside wine, beer, or spirits as a standalone savory bite

Frequently Asked Questions

What do Tassos Blue Cheese Stuffed Olives taste like? They deliver a firm, crunchy green olive with a creamy, tangy blue cheese and Mizithra cheese filling that balances sharpness with mild dairy sweetness. The brine adds a clean, savory saltiness throughout.

How do Tassos Blue Cheese Olives compare to Mezzetta stuffed olives? Tassos emphasizes hand-stuffing, old-fashioned fermentation without chemicals, and certified pesticide-free olives, while Mezzetta is a widely available California-based brand with a broader product range. Tassos olives tend to be noticeably larger and use a blue cheese–Mizithra blend rather than a single-cheese filling.

Are Tassos Blue Cheese Olives good for Dirty Martinis? Yes — the large olive size makes them an ideal garnish, and the all-consumable brine can be used directly as the dirty component in the cocktail.

Where are Tassos Blue Cheese Stuffed Olives made? They are a product of Greece, where the olives are grown, fermented, hand-stuffed, and pasteurized before export.

What foods pair well with Tassos Blue Cheese Olives? Cured meats like prosciutto and salami complement the olive's brininess. Aged cheeses such as Parmigiano-Reggiano or Gruyère echo the dairy notes. Crusty bread or flatbread crackers provide textural contrast. Roasted red peppers and marinated artichoke hearts round out a full antipasto pairing. A drizzle of good olive oil over the olives themselves enhances the overall richness.

What size does this jar come in? This product is sold in a standard 13-ounce jar.

Are Tassos Blue Cheese Olives worth the price? Tassos positions as a premium imported olive brand, and the hand-stuffing, pesticide-free certification, and chemical-free fermentation process justify a higher price point than mass-market stuffed olives.

Why Tassos Blue Cheese Olives?

The combination of hand-stuffing and old-fashioned, chemical-free fermentation sets Tassos apart in a crowded stuffed olive market dominated by machine-processed products. The dual-cheese filling — blue cheese tempered by mild Mizithra — is a more nuanced approach than the single-cheese stuffings found in most competitors. The olives themselves are inspected twice and certified pesticide-free, a claim few brands at this price tier can make. For anyone building a serious antipasto board or looking for a Dirty Martini garnish with genuine character, these deliver substance that goes well beyond a standard grocery-shelf olive.