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Olive and Cheese French Bread Melts

Dive into the creamy and cheesy delight of our Olive and Cheese French Bread Melts! Perfect for any gathering or a quick snack. 
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 27 minutes
Total Time 37 minutes
Course Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine American, Italian
Servings 4 Servings

Ingredients
  

  • 6 oz. full fat sour cream
  • 4 tablespoons softened butter
  • 7 oz. green olives drained and sliced
  • 6 oz. black olives drained and sliced
  • 8 oz. shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • ¼ cup thinly sliced green onions
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 8-10 oz. loaf French bread
  • Kosher salt to taste
  • Fresh cracked pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • In a medium bowl, mix sour cream, softened butter, garlic powder, a large pinch of salt, and freshly cracked pepper until mostly smooth.
  • Add shredded Monterey Jack cheese and sliced green onions to the bowl and stir until well combined.
  • Fold the sliced green and black olives into the cheese mixture.
  • Cut the French bread loaf in half widthwise and then in half lengthwise.
  • Spread the olive and cheese mixture evenly on the cut sides of each bread piece.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the edges of the bread are golden brown.
  • Broil for 1-2 minutes, or until the cheese is dark golden brown.
  • Slice, garnish with fresh parsley if desired, and serve hot.
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