Cheesy French Bread

Cheesy-French-Bread

 

I think it is apparent that I enjoy cooking. I love reading recipes, and I like trying them out even more. Recently, it seems that every new recipe I have tried has been terrible though! Do you ever experience that?  I suppose you could say I have been in a slump.  

Over the past month, I have been helping with a church cookbook. Reading the recipes that have been handed down through the years has been fun. While looking through a few of my own old recipes, I ran across this.  Cheesy French Bread is something that I frequently made when we lived in Florida.  The kids were younger then, and it seems I cooked spaghetti more than ever. Spaghetti and this bread pair wonderfully. However, don’t let that keep you from serving it with other meals. Cheesy French bread can make a light meal more satisfying, or serve it alongside meat or poultry. This delicious cheesy bread is simple to make and it is sure to be a hit at your next meal!

Cheesy French Bread
 
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Ingredients
  • 1 (8-oz.) pkg. shredded Mexican cheese blend
  • ¾ c. mayonnaise
  • 1½ tsp. dried parsley flakes
  • ½ - 1 tsp. garlic powder
  • 1 (16-oz.) loaf French bread, cut in half horizontally
Instructions
  1. Combine cheese, mayonnaise, parsley and garlic powder. Spread evenly on cut sides of bread; place on baking sheet. Bake at 350℉ for 10 to 20 minutes or until melted and lightly browned. Slice and serve.

 

Olive Bruschetta

olive-bruschetta

If you love olives the way I love olives then you must try this bruschetta!  It is hands down the best bruschetta I have ever had!!!  I love that with a little chopping and slicing this appetizer comes together in very little time too! Try this recipe with flavored olive oils, such as the oils at The Bodacious Olive in Pensacola, Florida.  This appetizer is perfect for any holiday party!  You can serve this warm or at room temperature.

 

Olive Bruschetta
 
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Ingredients
  • 24 slices French bread, cut ¼-inch thick
  • 3 tbsp. olive oil
  • 1 c. chopped pitted ripe olives
  • ½ c. chopped pimento-stuffed green olives
  • 2 garlic cloves, pressed
  • 1 tbsp. Italian salad dressing (I use Olive Garden brand)
  • ¾ c. cream cheese, room temperature
  • Cherry tomatoes, cut into quarters, optional
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 375° F. Place bread slices on baking sheet. Lightly brush tops of bread slices with olive oil. Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until lightly browned and crisp. Remove bread from oven and set aside.
  2. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, mix olives, garlic, and dressing.
  3. Spread cream cheese evenly over toast slices. Top with a tablespoon olive mixture. Garnish with a cherry tomato, if desired.
Notes
*You may use all pitted ripe olives or all pimento-stuffed green if desired.

*If you prefer to serve these appetizers warm, After you top the cream cheese with the olive mixture return to the oven for about 6 minutes, or until warm. Remove from oven, add tomato half, and serve.