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Olive Cheese Bread Recipe

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This Olive Cheese Bread is a deliciously savory appetizer featuring a creamy blend of sour cream, butter, Monterey Jack cheese, green and black olives, and green onions spread over crusty French bread. Baked until golden and bubbly, it’s perfect for gatherings or as a flavorful snack.

  • Author: Chef
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 10 servings
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

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
  • Fresh parsley, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Heat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius) to prepare for baking the bread with the cheese mixture.
  2. Mix Base Ingredients: In a medium bowl, combine the sour cream, garlic powder, softened butter, and a large pinch of kosher salt and freshly cracked pepper. Stir the mixture until it becomes mostly smooth and creamy.
  3. Add Cheese and Onions: Stir in the shredded Monterey Jack cheese and sliced green onions to the sour cream mixture, ensuring they are well combined.
  4. Incorporate Olives: Gently fold the sliced green and black olives into the cheese mixture, distributing them evenly throughout.
  5. Prepare Bread: Slice the French bread loaf in half widthwise, then cut each half in half lengthwise so you have four pieces with cut sides facing up.
  6. Spread Mixture: Evenly divide the olive cheese mixture among the four bread pieces and spread it in an even layer over the cut sides of the bread.
  7. Bake: Place the 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: Switch the oven to broil setting and broil the bread for 1-2 minutes, watching carefully until the cheese turns a dark golden brown to add a crispy top layer.
  9. Serve: Remove from the oven, let cool slightly, garnish with fresh parsley, slice, and enjoy this flavorful olive cheese bread warm.

Notes

  • Make sure to watch the bread closely during the broiling step to prevent burning.
  • For extra flavor, you can add a sprinkle of red pepper flakes or fresh herbs like thyme into the cheese mixture.
  • This bread is best served warm right after baking, but leftovers can be reheated briefly in the oven.
  • Substitute Monterey Jack cheese with mozzarella or a mild cheddar for a different flavor profile.

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