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    Home » Appetizers

    Olive Cheese Bread

    Published: Dec 18, 2019 » Modified: Oct 25, 2022 » By: Kylie » This post may contain affiliate links. » 25 Comments

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    The ultimate easy appetizer, this olive cheese bread comes together in just minutes with minimal ingredients! Bread lovers, cheese lovers and olive lovers alike are going to enjoy this quick and easy snack!

    Overhead shot of a white marble counter top with olive cheese bread that is sliced and garnished with parsley
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    You'll Love This
    Instructions
    Tips
    Frequently Asked Questions
    Easy Cheesy Appetizers
    Recipe
    Olive Cheese Bread

    You'll Love This

    • It requires very little prep work! Mix the ingredients, spread them on the bread and bake! It really doesn't get much easier than that! This would be a good recipe to have your kiddos help out with too. They can help mix and then get their hands dirty spreading the olive mixture onto the bread.
    • It takes out the middle man - the bowl! This is basically like a cheesy olive dip, minus the middle man! We're taking away the bowl (just another dirty dish you don't have to wash - score!) and just putting the dip RIGHT ON the bread. You're welcome!
    • It tastes AMAZING! This olive cheese bread is like garlic bread meets olive salsa with LOTS of cheese and a little zing of green onion. It's the perfect salty appetizer for a date night in or to share with your friends at your next Packer party!
    Marble counter top with ingredients to make olive cheese bread

    Instructions

    In a medium bowl combine sour cream, garlic powder and butter along with a large pinch of salt and pepper.

    Bowl filled with ingredients to make olive cheese bread

    Stir until mostly smooth. 

    Bowl filled with ingredients to make olive cheese bread

    Add cheese and green onion.

    Bowl filled with ingredients to make olive cheese bread

    Stir until well combined.

    Bowl filled with ingredients to make olive cheese bread

    Add olives.

    Bowl filled with ingredients to make olive cheese bread

    Gently fold olives into the cheese mixture.

    Bowl filled with ingredients to make olive cheese bread

    Slice French bread loaf in half widthwise and then in half lengthwise. 

    Sliced French bread on a cutting board with olive spread in a bowl next to it

    Divide the olive mixture between the four pieces, spreading it in an even layer on the cut side of the bread. 

    Sheet pan with olive cheese bread just before being baked in the oven

    Bake for 20-25 minutes or until cheese is melted and the ends start to get golden brown. 

    Sheet pan with olive cheese bread that is sliced and garnished with parsley

    Broil for 1-2 minutes or until the cheese starts to get dark golden brown. Slice, garnish with fresh parsley and enjoy!

    Sheet pan with olive cheese bread that is sliced and garnished with parsley

    Tips

    • Buy a block of Monterey Jack and shred it yourself. It's cheaper and although it's a bit more work, you'll end up with a meltier, ooier, gooier cheese bread! Pre-shredded cheeses typically have cellulose on them which prevents the shreds from sticking together. It also prevents them from melting well.
    • Buy whole olives and slice them yourself. I realize this can seem a bit tedious, but when I buy sliced olives it always seems that they've started to break down in the briney liquid and don't hold their shape as well. I much prefer draining the liquid off a jar of whole olives and slicing them myself so they can retain their shape. Just make sure you buy pitted olives!!
    • You can also roughly chop the olives if you're not in the mood for slicing. I don't always have time to slice the olives either! So when I'm in a hurry, I like to just roughly chop the olives. You'll end up with the same flavors - you just won't have the round shape of the olives. Not the end of the world!
    Close up shot of a white marble counter top with olive cheese bread that is sliced and garnished with parsley

    Frequently Asked Questions

    • Can I use low fat sour cream and cheese?
      • I highly recommend using full fat sour cream and regular (not low fat) cheese. This is not a "healthy" appetizer so don't try to make it one! Indulge in full fat dairy and enjoy your life!
    • What kind of bread works best for this recipe?
      • I like to use a crusty French baguette or sour dough bread. Mostly because that's usually what I have on hand but also because it seems to stand up to the thick, rich, creamy olive mixture. I usually keep a loaf of this bread in the freezer so I can be prepared at a moment's notice for baked brie, spinach dip or olive tapenade!
    • What if I don't like black/green olives?
      • I am not a huge fan of black olives. I will never eat one raw by itself. I can tolerate them on cold taco dip. I like them more when they're on a warm veggie pizza. But I actually REALLY enjoy them on this cheesy olive bread!
      • Green olives on the other hand...I could eat a whole jar of them with a fork on a Wednesday afternoon. And then again on Thursday. And then on Friday. I love love love green olives.
      • So if you're a black olive lover and a green olive hater, use all black olives. If you're taste leans the other way, use all green olives. Just keep the amount of total olives the same and you'll be fine!
    White marble counter top with olive cheese bread that is sliced and garnished with parsley

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    • Caramelized Onion & Blue Cheese Puff Pastry Tarts
    • Making a Simple Cheese Board
    • Roasted Garlic Goat Cheese Dip
    • Jalapeno Popper Potato Skins
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    Olive Cheese Bread

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    ★★★★★

    4.9 from 9 reviews

    The ultimate easy appetizer, this olive cheese bread comes together in just minutes with minimal ingredients! Olive lovers, cheese lovers and bread lovers alike are going to love this quick and easy snack!

    • Author: Kylie
    • Prep Time: 10 minutes
    • Cook Time: 25 minutes
    • Total Time: 35 minutes
    • Yield: 10 servings 1x
    • Category: Appetizer
    • Method: Oven
    • Cuisine: American

    Ingredients

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    • 6 oz. full fat sour cream
    • 4 tablespoons softened butter
    • 7 oz. green olives, drained and sliced
    • 6 oz. black olives, drained and sliced
    • 8 oz. shredded Monterey Jack cheese
    • ¼ cup thinly sliced green onions
    • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
    • 8-10 oz. loaf French bread
    • Kosher salt
    • fresh cracked pepper

    Instructions

    1. Heat oven to 350 degrees. 
    2. In a medium bowl combine sour cream, garlic powder and butter along with a large pinch of salt and pepper. Stir until mostly smooth. 
    3. Add cheese and green onion and stir until well combined.
    4. Fold olives into the cheese mixture.
    5. Slice French bread loaf in half widthwise and then in half lengthwise. 
    6. Divide olive mixture between the four pieces, spreading it in an even layer on the cut side of the bread. 
    7. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until cheese is melted and the ends start to get golden brown. 
    8. Broil for 1-2 minutes or until the cheese starts to get dark golden brown.
    9. Slice, garnish with fresh parsley and enjoy!

    Notes

    Buy a block of Monterey Jack and shred it yourself. It's cheaper and although it's a little more work, you'll end up with a meltier, ooier, gooier cheese bread! Pre-shredded cheeses have cellulose on them which prevents the shreds from sticking together. It also prevents them from melting well.

    Buy whole olives and slice them yourself. I realize this can seem a bit tedious, but when I buy sliced olives it always seems that they've started to break down in the briney liquid and don't hold their shape as well. I much prefer draining the liquid off a jar of whole olives and slicing them myself so they can retain their shape. Just make sure you buy pitted olives!!

    You can also roughly chop the olives if you're not in the mood for slicing. I don't always have time to slice the olives either! So when I'm in a hurry, I like to just roughly chop the olives. You'll end up with the same flavors - you just won't have the round shape of the olives. Not the end of the world!

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size:
    • Calories: 210
    • Sugar: 0.9 g
    • Sodium: 427.3 mg
    • Fat: 18.8 g
    • Saturated Fat: 9.5 g
    • Trans Fat: 0.1 g
    • Carbohydrates: 4.8 g
    • Fiber: 1.3 g
    • Protein: 6.6 g
    • Cholesterol: 42.4 mg

    Keywords: cheesy olive bread, olive cheese bread recipe, olive bread, cheesy appetizer

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    Comments

    1. Georgia

      March 17, 2023 at 3:23 pm

      Next time I’m thinking a bit of chopped basil and a drizzle of balsamic glaze. I could eat balsamic glaze with a spoon - a very big spoon!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    2. Casie

      March 12, 2023 at 1:33 pm

      Made this last night for an app before dinner for just four of us. It was amazing!!! Everyone loved it and at it all up. Always use an egg slicer for the olives, it's such a time saver! Just wondering if anyone has subbed out sour cream for cream cheese? Might give that a try next time. But it was a hit!

      ★★★★

      Reply
    3. Crazy Pug Lady

      February 01, 2023 at 9:03 am

      G'morning! Just curious if you or anyone has used Castelvetrano olives instead of the green with pimento? I am not a fan of those haha

      Making this tomorrow for a Happy Hour in our condo building.

      Thank you!

      P.S. My friend shared this recipe with me and loved it 🙂

      Reply
      • Kylie

        February 02, 2023 at 10:37 am

        Great question! I haven't tried them in this recipe, but if you prefer their flavor to the traditional pimento filled manzanilla olive, then I say go for it!

        Reply
    4. Holly F.

      January 21, 2023 at 1:44 pm

      I'm making this tonight for a girl's gathering. Thinking about putting a little crushed red pepper in with the mix. Thoughts anyone?

      Reply
      • Kylie

        January 22, 2023 at 6:34 pm

        That would be a delicious addition. Great idea!!

        Reply
    5. Missy

      January 08, 2023 at 10:51 am

      DELICIOUS!!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    6. Debbie

      January 02, 2023 at 4:59 pm

      Gas anyone ever froze them after baked?

      Reply
      • Kylie

        January 02, 2023 at 9:17 pm

        Great question! I haven't but I'll wait to hear if anyone else has!

        Reply
    7. Clare

      August 17, 2022 at 10:38 am

      I used kalamata olives instead of black. Delicious. Thanks for the recipe!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    8. Connie

      January 10, 2022 at 1:49 pm

      I will be making this. Sounds yummy!! As for slicing olives-just a little tip. Use an egg slicer. Makes short order of slicing. I usually put 4 olives in
      at a time. Easy peasy!!

      Reply
      • Kylie

        January 11, 2022 at 1:42 pm

        That is such a great idea, Connie! I love time-saving shortcuts like that. Thank you for sharing!

        Reply
    9. Sally

      November 22, 2021 at 7:11 am

      Looks wonderful!
      Wonder if it would work in an air fryer?

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Kylie

        November 22, 2021 at 5:16 pm

        I don't see why not! I haven't made it in the air fryer but I'd imagine that it'd make it nice and crispy!

        Reply
      • Carol

        December 20, 2022 at 9:47 pm

        Yes. I have made it on the grill too. I also changed it up & used guardiniera instead of olives.

        ★★★★★

        Reply
    10. Jessica Daman

      January 06, 2021 at 6:00 pm

      My family loved it! We will be making this again!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Kylie

        January 06, 2021 at 6:07 pm

        I am so glad that your family enjoyed this cheese bread, Jessica! Thanks so much for leaving a review - I really appreciate it! 🙂

        Reply
    11. Fran

      November 16, 2020 at 2:00 am

      This was so easy and delicious! I tweeted the recipe a bit by adding chopped
      peppercini and in place if the French bread used a naan pizza crust! Delicious, will definitely make again!

      Reply
      • Kylie Lato

        November 16, 2020 at 1:37 pm

        YUM! Pepperoncini and naan sound so good! I'm glad you were able to use what you had on hand. Thank you for leaving a review, Fran! I really appreciate it 🙂

        Reply
      • Anna

        September 18, 2021 at 9:05 am

        Just wanted to put this out there. Egg slicer works well with olives. You can fit 3 or 4 and slice several at a time.

        ★★★★★

        Reply
        • Chris

          November 16, 2021 at 11:26 pm

          wait ok, this is incredible

        • Beverly Sealy

          December 25, 2021 at 6:40 am

          Will they be as tasty if I serve at room temperature.

        • Kylie

          December 25, 2021 at 8:35 am

          Yes! I like the flavor of them when they're fresh from the oven but they'll be good at room temp too!

    12. sonya long

      May 28, 2020 at 10:43 am

      This was absolutely amazing. It was very easy to make. I followed the recipe to the T. This has tons of flavor! I will definitely make this again. Thank you so much for sharing. 🙂

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Kylie Lato

        May 29, 2020 at 9:07 am

        Yayyyy!!! This is one our family's favorite recipes too. Thanks so much for leaving a review, Sonya! I really appreciate it 🙂

        Reply

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