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Easy Olive Cheese Bread

Olive cheese bread is made by spreading a creamy mixture of butter, mayonnaise, sliced olives, green onions, and Monterey Jack over French bread. Bake until the cheese is bubbling and the edges are crisp, then rest for 5 minutes before serving.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Resting 5 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Calories: 500
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the bread
  • 1 loaf (16 oz) French bread
For the topping
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 0.5 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 cup black olives sliced, drained
  • 1 cup green olives sliced, drained
  • 2 green onions thinly sliced
  • 2 cup Monterey Jack cheese shredded

Equipment

  • 1 rimmed baking sheet

Method
 

Prepare the bread
  1. Heat the oven to 350°F and line a rimmed baking sheet with foil.
  2. Slice the French bread in half lengthwise and place the halves cut-side up on the baking sheet.
Make the topping
  1. Stir the softened butter and mayonnaise together in a medium bowl until smooth.
  2. Fold in the black olives, green olives, green onions, and Monterey Jack.
Assemble and bake
  1. Spread the topping evenly over the cut sides of the bread.
  2. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbling and the bread edges are crisp.
  3. Rest for 5 minutes.
  4. Cut into portions and serve.

Notes

For crisp edges, spread the topping evenly over the bread. Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days; freezing is not recommended because the mayonnaise-based topping may separate. Light mayonnaise can be used for a lighter option.