Olive Cheese Bread Recipe (2024)

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5 from 33 Ratings

Published: April 5, 2012Updated: January 10, 2021Author: Amy

This Olive Cheese Bread recipe is an easy and delicious appetizer with salty olives, gooey cheese, and crunchy bread. Crazy good!

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Olives will forever remind me of when my sister and I were kids; our relatives would come up for the holidays and my mom always put out a bowl of whole olives. We would place one on every single finger and pretend they were people. Of course. Seriously, didn’t every kid do this?? Ah, good times.

But I rarely make anything with for olives because my husband and own kids don’t like them – apparently nobody finds the fun in olive finger puppets like I did!

So I make Olive Tapenade, Olive Quick Bread, and this Olive Cheese Bread just for me – oh, and all of our friends who come over and swear they don’t like olives, but then fight for every last slice!

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What type of olives should I use?

My favorite olives to use are a mix of black and pimiento-stuffed green, but anything goes! Use whatever you love best. There are many different kinds of olives (26 I think!), but I would say these are the most common in the U.S.:

  • Mission – this is America’s baby. Plump and mild, with a slightly nutty flavor. Perfect on pizza, salads, and used as finger puppets, as mentioned above! Ha. You can find them in all sizes, pitted, chopped, or sliced. They offer something for everyone.
  • Manzanilla – also simply know as the “green olive,” these arebrine-cured, with a subtle smokey taste. They’re perfect for stuffing with garlic, cheese, and peppers and always make a great appetizer.
  • Kalamata – plump and reddish-purple, these come from Greece and are popular worldwide. They’re usually preserved in vinegar or oil and offer a salty taste to so many dishes.
  • Gaeta – these gems are small, brownish-black, with a nutty flavor, and tricky to pit.
  • Niçoise – as the name would indicate, these are French. They’re a purplish-brown in color and pretty small. Great for tapenade.
  • Piccoline – also originally from France, these are most commonly seen used in a martini.

Olive Cheese Bread Recipe

Ingredients you need to make this:

  • French breadloaf
  • Mayonnaise
  • Unsalted butter
  • Sriracha hot sauce
  • 6 ounce jar sliced pimiento-stuffed green olives
  • 2 ounce can sliced black olives
  • Shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • Green onions

(Scroll down to the detailed printable recipe card for exact measurements.)

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How to Make Olive Cheese Bread

This appetizer bread is ridiculously easy to make in a few simple steps. Here’s a summary (detailed printable recipe card below):

  1. Slice the bread: slice the loaf of bread in half, lengthwise. Scoop out some of the surface, making a shallow well. Place on a baking sheet.
  2. Make the filling: mix together the mayonnaise, butter, and Sriracha until combined and smooth. Add in both olives, cheese, and scallions; mix to combine. Divide and spread the filling evenly between the two bread halves.
  3. Bake: bake in a preheated oven until cheese is melted and browning.Cut into 2-inch portions across and serve as an appetizer.

Make Ahead

This can be fully prepped a day beforehand (not baked) – secure in plastic wrap and store in the refrigerator. Let sit at room temperature for a bit and then bake as directed.

My goodness, this bead. The edges are all crunchy, the olives salty, the cheese all melty. If you love olives like I do, you will love this!

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Other Easy Appetizers

  • Crab Rangoon Dip
  • Cheesy Corn Dip
  • Ham Salad
  • Texas Caviar

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Olive Cheese Bread

5 from 33 Ratings

This Olive Cheese Bread is an easy and delicious appetizer with salty olives, gooey cheese, and crunchy bread. Crazy good!

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Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time 25 minutes minutes

Total Time 35 minutes minutes

Servings: 14

Ingredients

  • 1 loaf French bread (14-inches long)
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter ,softened
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons Sriracha
  • 6 ounces (1 jar) sliced pimiento-stuffed green olives ,drained
  • 2.25 ounces (1 can) sliced black olives ,drained
  • 8 ounces shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • 2 stalks green onions ,diced

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

  • Slice the loaf of bread in half, lengthwise. Scoop out some of the surface, making a shallow well. Place on a baking sheet.

  • In a large bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, butter, and Sriracha until combined and smooth. Add in both olives, cheese, and scallions; mix to combine.

  • Divide and spread the filling evenly between the two bread halves.

  • Bake for 25-30 minutes or until cheese is melted and browning.

  • Cut into 2-inch portions across and serve as an appetizer.

Video

Nutrition

Serving: 14servings | Calories: 280kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 35mg | Sodium: 556mg | Potassium: 59mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 415IU | Vitamin C: 0.7mg | Calcium: 145mg | Iron: 1.3mg

Nutritional information given is an automatic calculation and can vary based on the exact products you use and any changes you make to the recipe. If these numbers are very important to you, I would recommend calculating them yourself.

Other Notes

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: American

Keyword: appetizer, olive bread, olive cheese bread

Did you make this recipe?Snap a picture and mention @bellyfullblog!

slightly adapted from The Pioneer Woman

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FAQs

How healthy is olive bread? ›

Olive loaf is a protein-packed, heart-healthy, and low-calorie option, making it a delicious and satisfying choice for sandwiches, wraps, and salads. With its rich flavor, low sodium, and gluten-free options, olive loaf is a versatile and convenient ingredient suitable for various diets and quick meals.

What do you eat with olive bread? ›

Serve your olive bread alongside a charcuterie or cheese platter, or with any Mediterranean-style fare. I love it with a big Greek salad and have even served it with minestrone soup, pesto shrimp, chicken meatballs, and lemon thyme chicken.

Does olive bread need to be refrigerated? ›

This delicious No Knead Olive Bread is best stored at room temperature for up to 3 days. Or, place it in an airtight bag, and freeze them for up to 1 month.

What kind of meat is olive loaf? ›

A blend of select cuts of beef and pork that is studded with imported pimento-stuffed Manzanilla olives, this European-style bologna has a rich, subtly tangy taste. Boar's Head Olive Loaf packs authentic Old World flavor in every savory slice.

What is the name of the Italian olive bread? ›

Focaccia. This flatbread is one of the most iconic Italian breads. It's baked flat on a sheet pan, and it gets its rich flavor from the addition of olive oil.

How do you store olive bread? ›

How to Store Olive Bread
  1. In addition to keeping the bread at room temperature (60°F to 80°F), keep the bread in a darker place, away from sunlight.
  2. When cutting a slice of bread, first, cut the loaf in half (yes, in the middle and not at the end). ...
  3. Wrap the loaf in plastic or aluminum foil.
  4. Enjoy it within 2-3 days.
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Should you eat bread and pasta? ›

Starchy foods are our main source of carbohydrate and have an important role in a healthy diet. Starchy foods – such as potatoes, bread, rice, pasta, and cereals – should make up just over a third of the food you eat, as shown by the Eatwell Guide.

Can dogs eat olives? ›

Are Olives Safe for Dogs? Dogs can eat olives in moderation. They contain many vitamins and minerals important for human health, though dogs fed a complete and balanced diet don't need these additional nutrients. However, plain, unsalted olives can be a healthy snack for your pup.

What is special about Castelvetrano olives? ›

What truly sets the Castelvetrano olive apart from its counterparts is its delightful taste. As mentioned before, its unique curing process paves the way for a remarkable flavor profile.

Can I use all purpose flour instead of bread flour? ›

Bread Flour Substitute

You can always substitute all-purpose flour for bread flour one for one in any recipe that calls for it. Your bread might not raise quite as high or have quite as much chew, if you are using all-purpose flour, but it will still be delicious and homemade and all the good things.

What is bologna with olives called? ›

Not that you're older and wiser, you deserve to know that olive loaf is basically like bologna with pimento-stuffed green olives. Unlike mortadella, which is always made with pork, olive loaf can be made of a mixture of meats, like pork and beef, and sometimes chicken and pork.

Does Oscar Mayer make olive loaf? ›

Oscar Meyer Olive Loaf is the brand our mothers trusted with and it's available at Walmart and many other sources.

What is bologna made of? ›

Much like hot dogs, bologna is commonly made of beef, pork, turkey or chicken that is finely ground and stuffed into a casing for cooking which is often later removed. The bologna is cooked or smoked and then either packaged whole or sliced.

Is bread with olive oil healthy? ›

Eating bread with a quality extra virgin olive oil is a simple and effective way to enjoy its health benefits. Extra Virgin Olive Oil is a healthy substitute for butter in many recipes. The polyphenols in extra virgin olive oil are a key component of their health benefits.

What is the most unhealthy part of bread? ›

When is bread not healthful? The highly processed flour and additives in white, packaged bread can make it unhealthful. Consuming too much white bread can contribute to obesity, heart disease, and diabetes. However, buying bread with the word “whole” as the first ingredient still does not guarantee a healthful product.

How much sugar is in olive bread? ›

Table of Nutritional Information
Typical Valuesper 100gper 50g slice
Sugars3.5g1.8g
Starch40.9g20.5g
Fibre2.7g1.4g
Protein7.9g4.0g
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How many calories is olive bread? ›

Mediterranean Bakery Olive Bread (1 slice) contains 21g total carbs, 20g net carbs, 2g fat, 4g protein, and 120 calories.

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