Artichoke Olive Cheese Stuffed Bread

Prep Time: 10 mins | Cook Time: 25 mins | Course: Small Bites | Serves: 8 

Artichoke hearts and both green and black olives make this briny cheesy stuffed french bread the absolute best bread snack. I added artichoke hearts and cut the ingredients in half so it fit one loaf of bread instead of closer to 3. Inspired by Jen at Home in the Finger Lakes https://homeinthefingerlakes.com/olive-cheese-bread/

1 loaf french (or sourdough) bread 

½ cup artichoke hearts, drained & chopped

6 oz green pimento or garlic stuffed olives, drained & chopped

3.8 oz sliced black olives, drained

2 green onions, chopped

¼ cup butter, melted

¼ cup mayonnaise

1 ½ cups monterey jack or mozzarella cheese, shredded

Preheat oven to 325*. Slice bread in half lengthwise, mix artichoke hearts, green and black olives, green onions, butter, mayonnaise and cheese together in a mixing bowl. Spread generously over the bottom of the loaf of bread. Replace the top layer of bread. Wrap with foil and bake for 25-30 minutes or until the cheese is melted.