Name: Easy Olive Cheese Bread
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Ingredients: 6 ounces full-fat sour cream; 4 tbsp softened butter; 7 ounces green olives, drained and sliced; 6 ounces black olives, drained and sliced; 8 ounces shredded Monterey Jack cheese; 1/4 c thinly sliced green onions; 1/4 tsp garlic powder; 8–10 ounces loaf French bread; Kosher salt and freshly cracked pepper, to taste

Description

This Easy Olive Cheese Bread. Is a simple yet flavor-packed appetizer. That’s perfect for any occasion. The combination of tangy green and black olives, creamy Monterey Jack cheese, and a hint of garlic spread. Over crispy French bread. Is simply irresistible. This recipe has the perfect balance of flavors. The saltiness of the olives. The richness of the cheese. And the slight crunch of the bread. Come together to create a dish. That’s both comforting. And indulgent. Whether you’re hosting a party. Or just want a quick snack. This cheese bread is sure to impress!

Ingredients

Scale

6 ounces full-fat sour cream

4 tbsp softened butter

7 ounces green olives, drained and sliced

6 ounces black olives, drained and sliced

8 ounces shredded Monterey Jack cheese

1/4 c thinly sliced green onions

1/4 tsp garlic powder

8–10 ounces loaf French bread

Kosher salt and freshly cracked pepper, to taste

Instructions

Preheat the Oven: Heat your oven to 350°F. While you prepare the ingredients.

Mix the Spread: In a medium bowl, mix together the sour cream, softened butter, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until smooth. Stir in the shredded Monterey Jack cheese. And green onions. Finally, fold in the sliced olives.

Prepare the Bread: Slice the French bread in half widthwise. Then slice each half lengthwise. To create four pieces.

Assemble: Spread the olive and cheese mixture evenly. On the cut side of each bread piece.

Bake: Place the bread on a baking sheet. And bake for 20-25 minutes. Until the cheese is melted. And the edges of the bread start to turn golden brown.

Broil: For a perfectly crispy top. Broil the bread for 1-2 minutes. Until the cheese is bubbly. And golden brown.

Serve: Slice the Olive Cheese Bread. Garnish with fresh parsley. And enjoy warm!

Notes

To make this Easy Olive Cheese Bread gluten-free. Simply swap out the French bread. For your favorite gluten-free bread. Most grocery stores carry gluten-free baguettes. Or other similar breads. That will work perfectly in this recipe. Just be sure to check that the bread is sturdy enough. To hold up to the rich, cheesy topping. The rest of the ingredients are naturally gluten-free. So you can enjoy all the savory, cheesy goodness of this appetizer. Without any worries. Whether you’re gluten-sensitive. Or just looking to cut down on gluten. This simple swap. Makes it easy to indulge. In this delicious treat!

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes