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Olive Cheese Bread

Olive Cheese Bread: Easy, Cheesy Bliss for Your Next Gathering

Delight in this Olive Cheese Bread, a quick appetizer that combines savory olives and melted cheese for an irresistible flavor experience.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220

Ingredients
  

For the Topping
  • 1 cup Monterey Jack Cheese shredded
  • 1/2 cup Mayonnaise or Miracle Whip
  • 1/4 cup Butter softened
  • 1/2 cup Black Olives sliced or chopped
  • 1/2 cup Green Olives sliced or chopped
  • 2 Tbsp Green Onions sliced
  • 1 tsp Red Pepper Flakes optional
For the Bread
  • 1 loaf French Bread sturdy loaf from the bakery

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing bowl
  • Baking sheet
  • Spatula
  • Wire rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Olive Cheese Bread
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened butter, mayonnaise, and shredded Monterey Jack cheese. Mix well until smooth and creamy. Fold in the chopped black and green olives along with sliced green onions.
  3. Slice the French bread in half lengthwise and generously spread the cheese and olive mixture all the way to the edges.
  4. Place the prepared Olive Cheese Bread halves on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake in the preheated oven for about 25 minutes.
  5. Remove from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes on the wire rack. Cut the bread into manageable pieces and serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 5gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 22mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Feel free to adjust ingredient ratios to your taste. Consider making the topping in advance to streamline your cooking process.

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