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Olive Cheese Bread Recipe

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This Olive Cheese Bread is a flavorful, cheesy appetizer featuring a delicious blend of green and black olives, Monterey Jack cheese, sour cream, and aromatic green onions spread over crusty French bread. Baked until golden and bubbly, it makes a perfect party snack or comforting treat.

Ingredients

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Cheese Mixture

  • 6 oz. full fat sour cream
  • 4 tablespoons softened butter
  • 8 oz. shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • 1/4 cup thinly sliced green onions
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Kosher salt, to taste
  • Fresh cracked pepper, to taste

Olives

  • 7 oz. green olives, drained and sliced
  • 6 oz. black olives, drained and sliced

Bread

  • 8–10 oz. loaf French bread

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Heat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit to prepare for baking the bread later.
  2. Make Cheese Mixture: In a medium bowl, combine the sour cream, garlic powder, softened butter, and a generous pinch of kosher salt and freshly cracked pepper. Stir the ingredients together until the mixture is mostly smooth and well combined.
  3. Add Cheese and Onions: Incorporate the shredded Monterey Jack cheese and thinly sliced green onions into the sour cream mixture, stirring thoroughly until evenly distributed.
  4. Fold in Olives: Gently fold the sliced green and black olives into the cheese mixture to avoid breaking them up too much, ensuring an even spread of olives throughout.
  5. Prepare Bread: Slice the French bread loaf in half widthwise, then slice each half lengthwise, creating four manageable pieces for topping.
  6. Spread Mixture on Bread: Divide the olive and cheese mixture evenly among the four bread pieces, spreading it out in an even layer on the cut side of each slice.
  7. Bake: Place the prepared bread slices on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the bread edges begin to turn golden brown.
  8. Broil for Color: Switch the oven to broil and broil the bread for 1-2 minutes to achieve a dark golden brown color on the cheese topping. Watch closely to prevent burning.
  9. Serve: Remove from the oven, slice as desired, garnish with fresh parsley if desired, and enjoy your warm, savory Olive Cheese Bread.

Notes

  • Use full-fat sour cream for best flavor and creaminess.
  • Drain olives well to prevent soggy bread.
  • To add a fresh herbal note, sprinkle chopped parsley or basil before serving.
  • Broil with care to avoid burning the cheese top.
  • This recipe works well as a party appetizer or snack served warm.

Keywords: olive cheese bread, baked cheese bread, appetizer, savory bread, Monterey Jack cheese, olive appetizer

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