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The Best Olive Cheese Bread

The best dang Olive Cheese Bread you’ll ever taste, this savory bread recipe comes together with thick, crusty French bread, tons of olives, onions, pimientos, garlic, and of course, loads of gooey cheese. Easy to make and oh-so-delicious, it’s guaranteed to have your whole family begging for seconds. Serve it with soup, pasta, salad, and more!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Appetizer, dinner, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: appetizer, cheese bread, cheesy bread, olive bread
Servings: 8 people
Author: Food Dolls

Ingredients

  • 2 heads garlic
  • 2 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 stick unsalted butter room temperature
  • 1/2 cup sliced green olives
  • 1/2 cup sliced Kalamata black olives
  • 4 ounces chopped pimientos
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 8 ounces Trader Joe's Tuscan Mozzarella Cheese grated (or substitute with Monterey jack cheese)
  • 3 stalks green onions scallions
  • 1 loaf French bread, halved

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Peel the outer layers of the whole head of garlic, making sure to leave the garlic cloves intact.
    2 heads garlic
  • Using a sharp knife, cut the top 1/4 off the head of garlic to expose the cloves beneath. Drizzle with olive oil, and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cover with aluminum foil. Bake for 40 minutes. Set aside to cool.
    2 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • Once the garlic is cool enough to handle, squeeze the cloves into a large mixing bowl. Add the room-temperature butter, green and black olives, pimientos, mayo, cheese, and green onions. Mix to combine. *Option to add jalapeΓ±o for a kick!
    1 stick unsalted butter, 1/2 cup sliced green olives, 1/2 cup sliced Kalamata black olives, 4 ounces chopped pimientos, 8 ounces Trader Joe's Tuscan Mozzarella Cheese, 1/4 cup mayonnaise, 3 stalks green onions
  • Reduce the oven temperature to 350 degrees F. Spread the olive mixture onto the sliced French bread.
    1 loaf French bread, halved
    two halves of a baguette topped with an olive cheese spread
  • Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the cheese is melted and the top is golden and bubbly! Slice into 1-inch pieces, and serve warm.
  • Store in a sealable bag at room temperature for 2-3 days or in the fridge for up to 1 week.

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Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 331kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 26mg | Sodium: 791mg | Potassium: 131mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 687IU | Vitamin C: 16mg | Calcium: 184mg | Iron: 3mg