This post may contain affiliate links. Please read our disclosure policy.
If you’re a fan of olives, bread, and cheese, get ready to fall head over heels for this deliciously addictive Olive Cheese Bread recipe! Not only is it insanely tasty, but it’s also super easy to prepare, making it the perfect choice for feeding a hungry crowd at a party or a family gathering.
If you haven’t made my chunky and delicious Olive Tapenade yet, you’re missing out! Made with olives, artichokes, lemon, olive oil, and garlic, this tapenade is the start of another beautiful, crave-worthy recipe: Olive Cheese Bread. You can even make the cheesy tapenade stuffing ahead of time to save time on party day.
The olive tapenade and melted cheesy goodness on crusty French bread taste so yummy the chances of leftovers are slim, but these tasty appetizers are just as delicious the next day (just reheat in the air fryer!). Pair a few slices with a bowl of homemade Tomato Soup for a perfect meal. So go ahead, indulge in this irresistible dish, and get ready to wow your guests with a truly unique appetizer that never disappoints.
How to Make Olive Cheese Bread
Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. In a medium mixing bowl, mix together the Olive Tapenade, sliced black olives, and chopped green onions before setting aside. In a separate smaller bowl, beat together the cream cheese, goat cheese, butter, and mayo. Fold the cheese mixture into the olive mixture and add the shredded mozzarella.
Carefully slice off the very top of the French bread loaf with a large bread knife in a lengthwise direction, and scoop out just a little of the soft bread inside to make a well for the cheese. Spread the mixture thickly into the well and sprinkle with a thin layer of mozzarella cheese. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and golden. Remove from the oven, slice, and serve immediately or reheated for up to 2-3 days.
Leftovers and Storage
To store leftover cheesy bread, wrap the slices together in aluminum foil or an airtight plastic bag and store them in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven or in an air fryer until warm.
More Delicious Appetizers
If you try making this Olive Cheese Bread Recipe, please leave me a comment and let me know! I always love to hear your thoughts.
Olive Cheese Bread Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 large loaf French Bread
- 1 heaping cup Lemony Olive Tapenade
- ½ cup sliced black olives
- ½ cup chopped green onions
- 2 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
- 2 ounces herbed goat cheese
- 2 tablespoon butter, melted
- 3 tablespoon mayo
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
- In a medium mixing bowl mix together the Lemony Olive Tapenade, sliced black olives and chopped green onions. Set aside.
- In a separate, smaller bowl, beat together the cream cheese, goat cheese, butter and mayo. Fold the cheese mixture with the tapenade olive mixture and add the shredded mozzarella.
- Using a large bread knife, carefully slice off the very “top” of the French bread loaf (slice it in half lengthwise). To make more room for the olive cheese mix, I scooped out a little of the inside soft bread- not too much, we still want some bread with the dip 😉
- Spread mixture thickly onto the sliced French Bread and sprinkle with a thin layer of mozzarella cheese, if desired.
- Bake at 325 degrees for 25-30 minutes, or until cheese is melted and golden.
- Remove from the oven, slice and serve. Best served immediately, or leftover and heated for up to 2-3 days.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
yum