Description
Olive Cheese Melts are a delicious and easy-to-make cheesy appetizer featuring a flavorful blend of cheddar and mozzarella cheeses, tangy olives, and aromatic garlic powder. Baked to perfection on a baguette or sandwich rolls, these melts are ideal for any gathering or as a tasty snack.
Ingredients
Scale
Cheese Mixture:
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup chopped green olives
- 1/4 cup chopped black olives
- 2 green onions, finely sliced
Additional:
- 1 baguette or 4 sandwich rolls, halved lengthwise
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Mix Cheese Mixture: In a medium bowl, combine cheddar cheese, mozzarella, mayonnaise, garlic powder, black pepper, green olives, black olives, and green onions.
- Spread on Bread: Spread the cheese mixture evenly over the cut sides of the baguette or sandwich rolls.
- Bake: Place on a baking sheet and bake for 12–15 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Broil: For a crispier top, broil for an additional 1–2 minutes.
- Serve: Serve warm, sliced if using a baguette.
Notes
- You can use different types of bread like sourdough or ciabatta.
- Add a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes for a spicy kick.
- Great as a snack, appetizer, or quick lunch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
