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Olive Cheese Bread Recipe

Olive Cheese Bread Recipe
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This Olive Cheese Bread is a flavorful, cheesy appetizer perfect for sharing. Loaded with green and black olives, Monterey Jack cheese, and a creamy garlic-infused spread atop crusty French bread, it is baked to bubbly, golden perfection and garnished with fresh parsley.

Ingredients

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Cheese Mixture

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

Bread

  • 8–10 oz. loaf French bread
  • Fresh parsley, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat the Oven: Heat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit to prepare for baking.
  2. Make the Creamy Base: In a medium bowl, combine the full fat sour cream, softened butter, garlic powder, a large pinch of kosher salt, and fresh cracked pepper. Stir well until the mixture is mostly smooth and creamy.
  3. Add Cheese and Onion: Mix in the shredded Monterey Jack cheese and thinly sliced green onions until everything is evenly distributed.
  4. Incorporate Olives: Gently fold the sliced green and black olives into the cheese mixture, ensuring they are well combined without breaking them down.
  5. Prepare the Bread: Slice the French bread loaf in half widthwise, then slice each half lengthwise, resulting in four pieces.
  6. Spread the Mixture: Divide the olive cheese mixture evenly among the four bread pieces, spreading it in an even layer on the cut sides of each piece.
  7. Bake: Place the prepared bread pieces on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the edges start to turn golden brown.
  8. Broil for Crispiness: Switch the oven to broil and cook for 1-2 minutes more, watching carefully, until the cheese on top develops a dark golden brown crust.
  9. Garnish and Serve: Remove from the oven, slice as desired, garnish with fresh parsley, and serve warm for the best flavor experience.

Notes

  • You can substitute Monterey Jack cheese with mozzarella or cheddar if preferred.
  • Ensure olives are well-drained to avoid soggy bread.
  • Adjust garlic powder and seasoning to taste.
  • Serve warm as an appetizer or snack.
  • Leftovers can be refrigerated and reheated in the oven for best results.

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Keywords: olive cheese bread, cheesy appetizer, baked cheese bread, Monterey Jack cheese, olive spread, party appetizer

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