Cheese Olive Bread

Hey everyone! I didn't bother posting yesterday because my fiancé was gone for the evening to watch Notre Dame versus Maine Blackbears for hockey! It's rare that we get those types of games here, and he got to enjoy a nice bro-night. I personally love nights like that though because then I get to have a chick night here with my cat. In essence - crappy food, and lame chick flicks I don't normally get to watch.
This Olive Cheese Bread is a perfect appetizer for dinner, or even as a nice late night snack. It's also something that is more sophisticated than the food Eragon and Brom would have on the road camping, however it is something I could picture them having while they were in Teirm being hosted by Jeod.
I hope you enjoy this rich appetizer because pretty soon the food will be reflecting more of the hard road travel the characters are experiencing in Eragon!

Cheese Olive Bread

• Italian Bread (1 Loaf, Halved)
• Green Olives with Pimientos (5 Ounces, Finely Chopped)
• Black Olives (5 Ounces, Finely Chopped)
• Butter (1 Stick, Melted)
• Mayonnaise (1/2 Cup)
• Shredded Cheddar Cheese (3 Cups)

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 325 Degrees Fahrenheit.
• In a medium-sized bowl mix together the Green Olives, Black Olives, Butter, Mayonnaise, and Cheddar Cheese. 

• Spread generously onto each half of the Italian Bread. 

• Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is nicely melted. 
• Plate and enjoy!

This is a nice appetizer before a meal, and pairs perfectly with a simple salad! If you're not a fan of olives, then unfortunately you will not like this bread as it is loaded with them. You can however substitute out the olives with something else - like jalapeños (or bacon)! 

I can't wait to try tomorrow's recipe, it's something you can whip up while camping on a skillet. Nothing beats a one pan meal - and heck I'm sure this bread would reheat well to go with tomorrows skillet meal. 

Until tomorrow then!