Olive Cheese Bread

Name: Olive Cheese Bread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 12-16 servings.
Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter, melted; 1/2 cup mayonnaise; 1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained; 2 green onions, chopped; 1-1/2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese; 1 loaf (1 pound) unsliced French bread

"The recipe for this rich cheesy bread was given to me by a co-worker's wife, and I've used it often," notes Nancy McWhorter of Bridge City, Texas. "With the tasty addition of ripe olives and onions, it's a perfect complement to seafood, Italian food or barbecue fare."

Ingredients

1/2 cup butter, melted
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained
2 green onions, chopped
1-1/2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1 loaf (1 pound) unsliced French bread

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the first five ingredients. Slice bread in half widthwise and lengthwise.
Place on an ungreased baking sheet. Spread cheese mixture over cut sides of bread. Bake at 350° for 15-20 minutes or until the cheese is melted.

Editor's Note

Reduced-fat or fat-free mayonnaise may not be substituted for regular mayonnaise in this recipe.
Reduced-fat or fat-free mayonnaise is not recommended for this recipe.

Nutrition Facts

1 piece: 223 calories, 16g fat (7g saturated fat), 27mg cholesterol, 360mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 5g protein.

Originally published as Olive Cheese Bread in Quick Cooking July/August 1999

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bjsilve0

Dec 10, 2011

Excellent for company or family.
tsarnold

Nov 22, 2009

This is quick, easy, and delicious. We have made it several times with rave reviews by our guests!!!