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Olive Cheese Bread

Delicious Olive Cheese Bread: Your Perfect Easy Appetizer

This Olive Cheese Bread is a flavorful and easy appetizer that combines briny olives and gooey cheese for delightful gatherings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Bread
  • 1 loaf French Bread Opt for a fresh loaf for ideal structure and crunch.
For the Olive Mixture
  • 1 cup Green Olives Feel free to substitute with kalamata olives.
  • 1 cup Black Olives Any favorite type of olives can work.
  • 1 cup Monterey Jack Cheese Swap it with cheddar or mozzarella for unique flavors.
  • 1/2 cup Mayo Greek yogurt is a great substitute.
  • 1/4 cup Butter Consider using olive oil for a healthier twist.
For Baking
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese Optional for extra cheesiness.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking sheet
  • Mixing bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Combine chopped green and black olives with softened butter, mayo, and shredded Monterey Jack cheese in a mixing bowl.
  3. Slice your fresh French bread in half lengthwise and spread the olive cheese mixture evenly over the cut sides.
  4. Place the bread halves on a baking sheet and bake for about 25 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly and the top is golden brown.
  5. Let the Olive Cheese Bread cool for a few minutes, then slice into pieces and serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 5gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 450mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Let the olive mixture sit for an hour before spreading to enhance the flavors. Serve warm for the best experience.

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