Monday, November 30, 2015

Cheesy Olive Bread Recipe



I am always on the hunt for a great holiday recipe.  Nothing to fussy, but definitely something that stands out. That is why I love this recipe for Cheesy Olive Bread.

The finished Cheesy Olive Bread on a wood cutting board, with the jars of olives in the background, and the title in the top left hand corner.


I was first introduced to this recipe last Christmas at a holiday party that a friend of mine was hosting.  It was cut into small slices on a platter and I have to admit that my first reaction was "Garlic Bread?  Really?"  But being a lover of all things cheese and carbs I gave it a try.  OH.EM.GEE!!!  It was seriously one of the most delicious things I have ever put in my mouth.  I immediately asked my friend for the recipe and I couldn't believe how easy it was.  I can't wait to share this one with you so...

Let's Get Started!

Cheesy Olive Bread:
*Prep Time:  5 min.  *Cook Time:  25 min.   *Difficulty:  Easy  *Servings:  20 slices

Ingredients:

The ingredients needed to make the Cheesy Olive Bread Recipe.


  • 1 French Loaf, halved
  • 1 c. Mezzetta Spanish Queen Olives (Pimento Stuffed), chopped
  • 1 c. Mezzetta Pitted Greek Kalamata Olives, chopped
  • 1/2 c. Unsalted Butter, room temperature
  • 1/2 c. Mayonnaise
  • 2 c. Monterrey Jack Cheese, shredded
  • 2 Green Onions, sliced
  • 1/2 tsp. Ground Black Pepper
To begin you will need to preheat the oven to 350 degrees.  

The green olives being chopped up in the electric chopper for the Cheesy Olive Bread Recipe

Next you will need to chop the Mezzetta Spanish Olives and...

The kalamata olives being chopped up in the electric chopper for the Cheesy Olive Bread Recipe.


And the Mezzetta Kalamata Olives.

I love using Mezzetta Olives because they have been family owned since 1935, and are committed to bringing their customers the highest quality foods available.

Both kinds of chopped olives placed into a bowl.

Now you can place the chopped olives into a mixing bowl.

Oh, and you may have noticed that I used an electric chopper to chop the olives up. If you don't have one don't worry.  You can easily get the same fine chop with a chef's knife.

Chopped green onions being added to the chopped olives in the bowl.

Now you can add the sliced green onions to the mixing bowl with the olives as well.

Room temperature butter being added to the chopped ingredients in the bowl.

Add the butter and...

Mayonnaise being added to the butter and chopped ingredients in the bowl.

Mayonnaise to the bowl.

The shredded Monterrey Jack cheese being added to the mixing bowl.

Now you can add the shredded cheese along with some...

Pepper being added to the mixing bowl.

Pepper.

All of the ingredients in the mixing bowl have been mixed together to make the cheesy olive spread for the Cheesy Olive Bread Recipe.

Using a rubber spatula mix everything together.

A French Loaf on the cutting board with a  bread knife.

Now it's time to get the bread ready.

The loaf of French Bread cut in half.

Using a bread knife, cut the loaf in half, lengthwise through the center.

The cheese spread being dolloped on the French bread halves.

Lay each half on a baking sheet and place three large dollops in each half.

The cheesy olive spread,spread out all over the bread.

Using your rubber spatula spread the cheese mixture over the bread.

The Cheesy Olive Bread being place into the oven.

Next place the baking sheet with the bread on it into the oven and bake for 25 minutes.

The finished cheesy olive bread.

And there you have it!  Cheesy Olive Bread!  It may have simple ingredients, but I promise you that when you serve this at your holiday get together EVERYONE will be asking for the recipe.  And to make even more #MezzettaMemories head HERE for even more recipes and a fantastic holiday giveaway!!!

And as always....

Happy Reading, Happy Eating, and Happy Living,
~The Kitchen Wife~


Cheesy Olive Bread:
*Prep Time:  5 min.  *Cook Time:  25 min.   *Difficulty:  Easy  *Servings:  20 slices

PRINTABLE RECIPE

Ingredients:
  • 1 French Loaf, halved
  • 1 c. Mezzetta Spanish Queen Olives (Pimento Stuffed), chopped
  • 1 c. Mezzetta Pitted Greek Kalamata Olives, chopped
  • 1/2 c. Unsalted Butter, room temperature
  • 1/2 c. Mayonnaise
  • 2 c. Monterrey Jack Cheese, shredded
  • 2 Green Onions, sliced
  • 1/2 tsp. Ground Black Pepper
Directions:
  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
  2. In a mixing bowl combine the chopped olives, butter, mayonnaise, green onions, shredded cheese, and pepper.
  3. Mix it all together with a rubber spatula.  
  4. Next cut the loaf of French bread in half and place three large dollops of the cheese spread on each side.  
  5. Spread the cheese mixture all over the bread. 
  6. Place into the preheated oven for 25 minutes.  
  7. Serve and Enjoy

2 comments:

  1. This looks so delicious, Mandee! We get all sorts of olives here in the UAE and they're pretty inexpensive too. I'm so excited to try this recipe. Thanks for sharing. Have a great week!

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    1. Thanks Nadia! I know you are going to love it! Let me know what you think! Have a great week as well! :)

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