Hot Cheddar-Olive Bread

These hot and cheesy olive topped appetizers are fun to pass around before a meal, and also great as a snack.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 163 Calories

Ingredients

• 4 ounces shredded Cheddar cheese
• ½ teaspoon chili powder
• ¼ cup creamy salad dressing
• 3 tablespoons finely chopped onion
• 1 (1 pound) loaf French bread, cut in half lengthwise
• 1 tablespoon sliced ripe olives

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2

In a bowl, mix the Cheddar cheese, creamy salad dressing, onion, and chili powder. Spread each bread half with an equal amount of the mixture, and top each half with equal amounts olives. Close halves, and cut the loaf into 12 slices. Wrap loaf in aluminum foil.

Step 3

Bake 10 to 15 minutes in the preheated oven, until cheese is melted.