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Olive Cheese Bread Recipe

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A savory and flavorful Olive Cheese Bread combining creamy sour cream, Monterey Jack cheese, green and black olives, and aromatic green onions, baked to golden perfection on a crusty French bread loaf. This appetizer is perfect for entertaining or a delicious snack.

Ingredients

Spread Ingredients

  • 6 oz. full fat sour cream
  • 4 tablespoons softened butter
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Kosher salt, large pinch
  • fresh cracked pepper, large pinch
  • 8 oz. shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • 1/4 cup thinly sliced green onions
  • 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 (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius) to prepare for baking the olive cheese bread.
  2. Prepare Spread Base: In a medium bowl, combine the full-fat sour cream, softened butter, garlic powder, kosher salt, and freshly cracked pepper. Stir the mixture until it is mostly smooth, ensuring the ingredients are well blended.
  3. Add Cheese and Onions: Add shredded Monterey Jack cheese and thinly sliced green onions to the sour cream mixture. Stir thoroughly to combine all components evenly.
  4. Incorporate Olives: Gently fold in the drained and sliced green and black olives into the cheese mixture to distribute them evenly without mashing.
  5. Slice the Bread: Cut the French bread loaf in half widthwise, then cut each half in half lengthwise, yielding four pieces with cut sides exposed.
  6. Spread Mixture: Evenly divide the olive cheese mixture among the four bread pieces, spreading it in an even layer on the cut sides of the bread.
  7. Bake the Bread: Place the bread on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until the cheese melts thoroughly and the ends of the bread start to turn golden brown.
  8. Broil for Finish: Switch the oven to broil, then broil the bread for 1-2 minutes until the cheese develops a dark golden brown color. Watch closely to prevent burning.
  9. Serve: Remove from oven, optionally garnish with fresh parsley, slice into serving pieces, and enjoy your warm olive cheese bread.

Notes

  • You can substitute Monterey Jack with mozzarella or a mild cheddar if preferred.
  • Make sure olives are well drained to avoid sogginess in the bread.
  • Broiling time can vary depending on your oven; keep an eye to prevent burning.
  • This bread is best served warm to enjoy the melted cheese and softened spread.
  • Leftovers can be reheated in the oven to maintain crispness.

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