Olive Cheese Bread: Your New Favorite Cozy Appetizer

Olive Cheese Bread combines warm bread, briny olives, and gooey cheese for a captivating appetizer that’s hard to resist.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Cooling Time 5

Total Time 35

Servings: 8 slices

Course: Appetizers

Cuisine: American

Calories: 180

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Bread Base

1 loaf Bread (baguette or ciabatta) Choose a crusty variety for best texture and flavor.
2 tablespoons Olive Oil Use extra virgin for robust flavor.

For the Topping

1 cup Olives Use green or black olives.
1 cup Cheese (mozzarella or cheddar) Opt for shredded for easy melting.

Optional Add-ins

1 tablespoon Herbs (rosemary or thyme) Fresh herbs can elevate flavor.
1 cup Sun-dried tomatoes Can swap out olives for a different flavor.

Equipment

Oven
Mixing bowl
Baking Sheet
Knife

Method

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Olive Cheese Bread

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Slice your crusty baguette or ciabatta in half lengthwise.
In a mixing bowl, combine chopped olives and shredded cheese of choice, then drizzle olive oil and stir.
Spread the olive cheese mixture evenly over the cut sides of the sliced bread.
Place the bread on a baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
Remove from the oven, cool slightly, then cut into generous pieces to serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 8gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, use fresh ingredients and keep an eye on baking time to achieve a golden crust.

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