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Olive Cheese Bread Recipe

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This Olive Cheese Bread is a savory and cheesy appetizer perfect for sharing. Creamy sour cream and butter mixed with Monterey Jack cheese, green onions, and a blend of green and black olives create a flavorful spread. Baked on a French bread loaf until golden and bubbly, this dish offers a delightful combination of creamy, tangy, and salty flavors with a crispy toasted bread base.

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

Garnish

  • Fresh parsley, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Heat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit to prepare for baking the bread with the olive cheese topping.
  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 these ingredients until the mixture is mostly smooth and well blended.
  3. Add Cheese and Onions: Incorporate the shredded Monterey Jack cheese and thinly sliced green onions into the sour cream mixture, stirring until everything is evenly combined for full flavor integration.
  4. Fold in Olives: Gently fold the sliced green and black olives into the cheese mixture, ensuring they are evenly distributed without breaking them up too much.
  5. Prepare Bread: Slice the French bread loaf in half lengthwise, then cut each half in half widthwise, creating four pieces total with cut sides exposed for the topping.
  6. Assemble Bread: Spread the olive cheese mixture evenly on the cut side of each bread piece, ensuring each has a generous layer of the flavorful topping.
  7. Bake: Place the assembled 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 begin to turn golden brown.
  8. Broil: Switch the oven to broil and cook the bread for an additional 1-2 minutes to brown the cheese topping deeply and create a slightly crispy texture on top. Watch carefully to avoid burning.
  9. Serve: Remove the bread from the oven, slice into smaller portions if desired, garnish with fresh parsley, and serve warm for the best taste experience.

Notes

  • Use full-fat sour cream for a richer flavor and creamier texture.
  • Drain olives well to prevent excess moisture making the bread soggy.
  • The broiling step is crucial for achieving a crispy, golden cheese topping—monitor closely.
  • Try substituting Monterey Jack with mozzarella or cheddar for variation.
  • Serve as a party appetizer, snack, or accompaniment to soups and salads.

Keywords: olive cheese bread, baked bread appetizer, cheesy olive bread, Monterey Jack cheese bread, appetizer recipe

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