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Olive Cheese Bread Recipe

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This Olive Cheese Bread is a savory delight featuring a creamy mixture of sour cream, butter, Monterey Jack cheese, and sliced green and black olives spread generously over crusty French bread. Baked until golden and melted, then broiled for a perfectly browned finish, this appetizer is perfect for gatherings or a flavorful snack.

  • Total Time: 35-40 minutes
  • Yield: 10 servings

Ingredients

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

Garnish

  • Fresh parsley (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven: Heat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit to prepare for baking the bread mixture.
  2. Prepare the sour cream mixture: In a medium bowl, combine the sour cream, softened butter, garlic powder, and a generous pinch of kosher salt and freshly cracked pepper. Stir these ingredients together until the mixture is mostly smooth, ensuring the flavors blend well.
  3. Add cheese and green onions: Stir the shredded Monterey Jack cheese and thinly sliced green onions into the sour cream mixture until fully incorporated.
  4. Fold in olives: Gently fold the sliced green and black olives into the cheese mixture, distributing them evenly without breaking them up too much.
  5. Slice the bread: Cut the French bread loaf in half widthwise, then slice each half in half lengthwise to create four pieces with cut sides facing up for spreading.
  6. Spread the mixture: Evenly divide and spread the olive and cheese mixture on the cut sides of each piece of bread, covering them completely.
  7. Bake the bread: 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 a golden brown.
  8. Broil for finish: Switch the oven to broil and cook the bread for an additional 1-2 minutes, carefully watching so the cheese develops a dark golden brown color without burning.
  9. Serve and garnish: Remove the bread from the oven, slice into servings if desired, garnish with fresh parsley, and enjoy warm.

Notes

  • If green or black olives are too salty, rinse them lightly before slicing to reduce saltiness.
  • Use full-fat sour cream and cheese for a richer flavor and better melting texture.
  • Keep an eye during the broil step as cheese can burn quickly.
  • This bread is best served warm right from the oven for optimal taste and texture.
  • You can swap Monterey Jack cheese with mozzarella or cheddar for variation.
  • Author: Monica
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://monicarecipes.com/olive-cheese-bread-recipe/