Description
Cheesy olive bread from the Pioneer Woman promises pure comfort and Southern charm. Crusty, herby slices packed with tangy olives and melted cheese create an irresistible side dish you’ll crave at every gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 loaf French Bread
- 1 lb Monterey Jack Cheese, grated
- 1 stick Butter, room temperature
- ½ cup Mayonnaise
Olive Ingredients:
- 6 ounces (170 grams) Pimiento-stuffed Green Olives, roughly chopped
- 6 ounces (170 grams) Black Olives, roughly chopped
Garnish Ingredients:
- 2 Green Onions (scallions), thinly sliced
Instructions
- Carefully chop the black olives and pimiento-stuffed green olives into small, uniform pieces. Delicately slice the green onions into thin rings, ensuring precise and consistent cuts.
- In a spacious mixing bowl, blend the softened butter, creamy mayonnaise, and freshly grated Monterey Jack cheese. Gently fold in the chopped olives and sliced green onions, stirring until the mixture achieves a harmonious and well-incorporated consistency.
- Slice the French bread horizontally, creating two equal halves. Generously spread the olive-cheese blend across the entire exposed surface of both bread sections, ensuring complete and even coverage.
- Warm the oven to 350°F (175°C), positioning the rack in the center. Transfer the prepared bread halves onto a sturdy baking sheet, positioning them with the olive-cheese side facing upward.
- Bake the bread for 20 to 25 minutes, monitoring closely until the cheese melts completely and the bread edges transform into a golden, slightly crisp texture. The surface should develop a light, appetizing brown coloration.
- Remove from the oven and allow the bread to rest for 3-5 minutes, enabling the cheese to set and the flavors to meld. Slice into desired serving portions – either as a full appetizer or smaller, more manageable pieces perfect for sharing.
Notes
- Bread Quality Matters: Select a fresh French baguette with a crisp exterior and pillowy interior for maximum flavor and texture.
- Temperature Tip: Allow butter and cheese to reach room temperature before spreading to ensure smooth, even coverage.
- Olive Prep Hack: Rinse salty olives under cold water to reduce their intense saltiness before chopping and adding to the recipe.
- Baking Sweet Spot: Monitor the oven closely and remove the bread when cheese melts and turns a light golden color to prevent dryness.
- Serving Suggestion: Enjoy immediately while warm as a standalone snack or alongside a light salad or comforting soup for a delightful meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg