Easy Olive Cheese Bread

Some of you have noticed I've been on an olive kick lately, so I thought why not combine it with one of my favorite foods, and create this Easy Olive Cheese Bread! Made with French bread, garlic butter, a mound of cheese, and sliced olives, all baked until golden brown.

Why You'll Love this Easy Olive Cheese Bread:

• Salty olives, garlic butter, extra extra cheese, and crunchy bread! I mean, come on!
• When I say easy I mean it! Just preheat the oven, load the bread with toppings and let it bake!
• A perfect appetizer for dinner parties or get togethers!

Ingredient Notes:

• Bread: You can use your favorite bread for this recipe, but I like a long, thick French bread or baguette.
• Garlic Butter: The flavor base of this recipe. It can be quickly whipped up with softened butter.
• Cheese: A blend of shredded mozzarella & Parmesan.
• Olives: Salty, briney deliciousness. Use your favorite blend!

Dietary Swaps:

• Gluten-Free: Use a gluten free bread such as Udi's French bread! Double check that all shredded cheese is labeled gluten-free as well as some use wheat based anti-caking coating.
• Dairy-Free: Use a dairy free butter substitute and a dairy free cheese that has a good melt!

Recipe Variations:

• Add more Veggies! Such as sliced roasted red pepper or sauteed mushrooms.
• Swap or Add Cheese. Provolone or crumbled feta cheese also work really well.

Tips & Recipe Notes:

• Keep a close eye on the bread while broiling. It can quickly go from golden browned to burnt!
• This bread is best enjoyed fresh & hot!
• Leftovers will keep for 2 days if wrapped tightly in foil and can be reheated in the oven or air fryer.

More Olive Recipes You Will Love:

• Green Olive Tapenade
• Garlic Olive Oil Bread Dip
• Tuna Olive Pasta
• Greek Yogurt Dip with Olives

Recipe

Easy Olive Cheese Bread

Easy Olive Cheese Bread, made with French bread, garlic butter, a mound of cheese, and sliced olives, all baked until golden brown.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 18 minutes mins

Total Time 28 minutes mins

Course Appetizer, Side Dish

Servings 6

Calories 320 kcal

Ingredients

  

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Bread

• 2 12-inch baguette loaves
• 1½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
• ¼ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
• ½ cup sliced Mediterranean olives

Garlic Butter

• ¼ cup softened butter
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped parsley
• Salt & pepper to taste

Herb Oil

• 1 tablespoon finely chopped parsley
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• Salt & pepper to taste

Instructions

 

• Preheat oven to 400°F.
• Slice baguettes in half lengthwise.
• Mix softened butter, garlic, parsley, salt, and pepper. Spread evenly over bread.
• Place bread on a baking sheet and bake for 10 minutes until lightly golden.
• Remove bread from oven and top with 1 cup mozzarella cheese and olives. Sprinkle remaining mozzarella and Parmesan over the top.
• Return to oven and bake 5-6 minutes until cheese is melted.
• Switch oven to broil for 2-3 minutes until bubbly and golden.
• Mix herb oil ingredients and drizzle over sliced bread before serving.

Notes

• Keep a close eye on the bread while broiling. It can quickly go from golden browned to burnt!
• This bread is best enjoyed fresh & hot!
• Leftovers will keep for 2 days if wrapped tightly in foil and can be reheated in the oven or air fryer.
• Nutritional information is an estimate only. 

Nutrition

Calories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 11gFat: 16gSodium: 540mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2g

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