Description
These Olive Cheese Melts are a delicious and easy appetizer featuring a flavorful mixture of olives, cheddar cheese, and spices on slices of French bread, baked to melty perfection. Perfect for parties or as a quick snack.
Ingredients
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For the Olive Cheese Mixture:
- 1 cup green olives, chopped
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 2 green onions, finely sliced
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
For Assembly:
- 6 slices of French bread or baguette, about ½-inch thick
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare the Olive Cheese Mixture: In a medium bowl, combine the chopped olives, shredded cheddar cheese, mayonnaise, green onions, garlic powder, and black pepper.
- Assemble the Melts: Spread the olive cheese mixture generously onto each slice of bread.
- Bake: Arrange the bread slices on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 10–12 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly, and the edges of the bread are golden brown.
- Serve: Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- You can use a mix of green and black olives for a deeper flavor.
- These make a great party appetizer or quick snack.
- Try adding a pinch of crushed red pepper for a touch of heat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
