Description
This Olive Cheese Bread is a comforting, savory favorite filled with gooey cheese, briny olives, and a hint of garlic. It’s the perfect side dish or appetizer that comes together quickly and disappears even faster.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 loaf French Bread, halved lengthwise
- 1/2 cup Mayonnaise
- 4 tablespoons Unsalted Butter, softened
- 1 cup Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
- 1 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese
- 1 cup Pitted Black Olives, roughly chopped
- 1/2 cup Green Olives with Pimentos, sliced
- 1/3 cup Green Onion, finely sliced
- 1/2 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 2 tablespoons Fresh Parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: Set your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix mayonnaise, butter, both cheeses, olives, green onion, and garlic powder until well combined.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Place the bread halves on your lined baking sheet, cut side up.
- Assemble the Dish: Spread the mixture generously over each bread half, all the way to the edges.
- Cook to Perfection: Bake for 15–20 minutes until the cheese is melted and starting to brown.
- Finishing Touches: Let it rest briefly out of the oven, then sprinkle chopped parsley on top.
- Serve and Enjoy: Slice and serve warm for the best flavor and texture.
Notes
- Toast the bread before assembling to avoid sogginess.
- Use freshly shredded cheese for better melt and texture.
- Chop olives finely if you want a more spreadable texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 630mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: olive cheese bread, cheesy bread, appetizer, quick bake, vegetarian side