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cheesy olive bread Recipe

Cheesy Olive Bread

Cheesy Olive Bread is a savory, crowd-pleasing appetizer that's gooey, salty, and packed with Mediterranean flavors. Slices of crusty bread are topped with a cheese mixture loaded with green and black olives, then baked until bubbly and golden. Perfect for sharing at gatherings or as a starter for Italian dinners.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 8 persons
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 310
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 large French baguette About 350 g.
  • 140 g shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 70 g shredded cheddar cheese
  • 60 g mayonnaise
  • 60 g unsalted butter At room temperature.
  • 60 g green olives Pitted and chopped.
  • 60 g black olives Pitted and chopped.
  • 2 cloves garlic Minced.
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Equipment

  • 1 mixing bowl
  • 1 baking sheet
  • 1 parchment paper optional

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper if desired.
  2. Slice the baguette in half horizontally, then cut each half into quarters to make 8 pieces.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine the mozzarella cheese, cheddar cheese, mayonnaise, softened butter, chopped green olives, chopped black olives, minced garlic, parsley, and black pepper. Mix until well blended.
  4. Spread the cheese and olive mixture evenly over each piece of bread.
  5. Place the prepared bread pieces, cut-side up, on the baking sheet.
  6. Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbling with golden spots.
  7. Let cool for 2-3 minutes before serving. Slice each portion if desired.

Notes

For a spicier kick, you can add a pinch of crushed red pepper to the cheese mixture.
Use any combination of cheese you prefer—provolone and fontina work well too.
Leftovers can be reheated in the oven to restore crispiness.
Serve as an appetizer, snack, or alongside soups and salads.