Olive-Cheese Crostini

Name: Olive-Cheese Crostini
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 4 min
Total time: 29 min
Yield: 40 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 (4 ounce) can chopped black olives, well drained; 1/2 cup pimento stuffed olive, finely chopped; 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese; 1/4 cup butter, softened; 1 tablespoon fresh minced garlic (or less to taste); 2 tablespoons minced green onions (optional, or use yellow onion); 1 cup finely shredded monterey jack cheese; 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh parsley; 1 teaspoon black pepper (optional); 1 French baguette (sliced into 1/4-inch thick slices)

Submitted by Kittencalrecipezazz

"If you love olives, you will LOVE this spread! This makes about 38-40 of the most delicious crostini appetizers, and they will be the first to vanish at you get together! Make certain to hand-squeeze out the excess moisture in the olives before using in this recipe. Small pumpernickel party slices also work well in place of the French baguette! I strongly suggest to chill the mixture for about 5 hours or even overnight to blend the flavors before topping on the bread, just warm very slightly for a few seconds in the microwave to make spreading easier. If you want lots of olive topping, then double the recipe but do not double the garlic amount!"

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photo by Boomette

Ready In:: 29mins
Ingredients:: 10
Serves:: 40

ingredients

1 (4 ounce) can chopped black olives, well drained
¹⁄₂ cup pimento stuffed olive, finely chopped
¹⁄₂ cup grated parmesan cheese
¹⁄₄ cup butter, softened
1 tablespoon fresh minced garlic (or less to taste)
2 tablespoons minced green onions (optional, or use yellow onion)
1 cup finely shredded monterey jack cheese
¹⁄₄ cup finely chopped fresh parsley
1 teaspoon black pepper (optional)
1 French baguette (sliced into 1/4-inch thick slices)

directions

In a bowl combine all ingredients (I would suggest to cover and chill a couple of hours minimum to blend the flavors).
Top each bread slice evenly with mixture.
Arrange on baking sheets.
Broil with the oven door partially opened for 3-4 minutes until bubble and golden.
Delicious!

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Reviews

I did half the recipe for both of us and I still have leftover in the fridge. I didn't use the onion because of DH. It took more than 3-4 minutes to bubble and golden. DH really loved this. More than me. Cause I found it too salty. For me, I would reduced the amount of pimento stuffed olive. Thanks Kit. Made for 123 hit wonders

Boomette
This made a quick, light lunch for me as I was hurryiing out the door to work. I just took it with me and ate as I drove. Thank you for posting Carol! I did half the recipe with no problem. :)

Sharon123