GARLICKY OLIVE CHEESE BREAD

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Provided by Cathie Valentine

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 loaf of french bread (bakery section)
6 oz sliced black olives (drained)
6 oz sliced green olives (drained) or stuffed green olive with pimento
1 bunch scallions
2-3 clove garlic
1 stick butter (not margarine) room temp
1/2 c mayonaise (dukes or hellmans)
2 c italian blend cheese (shredded) or any mild white cheese
1 Tbsp garlic powder
**PREHEAT OVEN 325 DEGREES*

Steps:

1. In a bowl, mix the softened butter, mayonnaise, garlic powder, and cheese. Combine well.
2. Chop about 4 or 5 scallions into small pieces and place them into the bowl containing the cheese mixture. Next, place the garlic cloves into a garlic press and press them into the bowl (or chop finely). Chop the drained olives into chunky pieces and place them into the bowl. Stir these ingredients into the cheese mixture. Making sure they are mixed throughout.
3. Slice the french bread in half length wise. Place the 2 long pieces of bread on a baking sheet. (can cut the slices in half to make four pieces if easier to place on your baking sheet.
4. Spread the cheese mixture evenly over the french bread. Place the baking sheet into a preheated 325* oven. bake for about 20 minutes or until the cheese is melted and browning a little. May slice into bite size slices if serving as an appetizer.