Description
A warm, cheesy loaf studded with tangy green and black olives, this Gooey Olive Cheese Bread is easy to make and irresistible.
Ingredients
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- 6 oz. full-fat sour cream
- 4 tablespoons softened butter
- 7 oz. green olives, drained and sliced
- 6 oz. black olives, drained and sliced
- 8 oz. shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1/4 cup thinly sliced green onions
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 (8–10 oz.) loaf French bread
- Kosher salt, to taste
- Fresh cracked pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Slice the French bread loaf lengthwise down the center and place the halves cut-side up on a baking sheet.
- In a mixing bowl, combine sour cream, butter, green olives, black olives, Monterey Jack cheese, green onions, and garlic powder. Mix until well combined and season with salt and pepper.
- Spread the olive-cheese mixture evenly over the cut surfaces of both bread halves.
- Bake for approximately 18–25 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Let the bread rest for 5–10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
For added flavor, fold in Dijon mustard or smoked paprika to the filling. Serve warm, garnished with green onions or parsley.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: cheese bread, appetizer, olives, baking, comfort food