Olive Cheese Bread
A warm, cheesy appetizer that combines creamy cheeses with the brininess of olives, perfect for gatherings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 6-8 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 loaf of French bread
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup pitted olives, chopped (green or black)
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Slice the French bread in half lengthwise.
- Create the cheese mixture by combining cream cheese, mozzarella cheese, olives, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, dried oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Spread the cheese and olive mixture evenly over the cut sides of the French bread.
- Place the bread halves on a baking sheet.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 15 minutes.
- Cool slightly before slicing and serving.
Notes
For a little extra zing, add crushed red pepper flakes. You can also experiment with different cheeses for unique flavor twists.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Find it online: https://thestationrecipes.com/olive-cheese-bread-recipe/