Cheesy Olive Toasts

Cheesy olive toasts is a delicious easy tapas recipe that is a must for all olive lovers! Toasted bread topped with a cheesy olive mixture with a drizzle of honey makes this a treat. It barely takes any time to make which is always a plus. A crispy cheesy bite this works perfect for get togethers, game days, on a charcuterie board or any event. You can even make it as cheesy as you like! I used Manchengo cheese and Spanish spices to make it feel like a more Spanish dish. You will love this and feel transported to Spain!

Happy Baking!

Servings: 14-16 small toasts

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Baking Time: 10-12 minutes

Ingredients: 

• 6-8 oz baguette/log bread

• 2-3 tbsp Olive oil 

• 2/3 cup/3 oz chopped olives 

• 1 cup/2.5 oz Manchengo cheese, grated

• 1/2 cup/1.7 oz Mozzarella & Parmesan cheese, grated

• 1/4 tsp Cumin powder

• 1/4 tsp Cayenne/paprika 

• 1/2 tsp Garlic powder

• 1/4 tsp Salt 

• 1/8 tsp Pepper 

• 1/2 tsp Oregano 

• 1/8 tsp cinnamon powder

• 1 tbsp honey

Directions: 

1. Preheat the oven to 360F.

2. Slice bread in thin slices and place it on a parchment lined baking tray.

3. Drizzle olive oil over the bread and bake in the oven for 6-8 minutes till the bread is toasty and golden brown.

4. In a mixing bowl, add the cheeses, spices- (cumin powder, paprika powder, salt, pepper, garlic powder, oregano, cinnamon) and olives. Mix together.

5. Put it on top of the baked toasts.

6. I like to slice some olives and place over the cheese olive mixture for presentation.

7. Bake for 4-5 mins till cheese is melted.

8. Drizzle honey over it.

9. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Notes/Tips:

• Use a bread like baguette, it toasts well.

• If you don’t have manchengo cheese you can use a cheddar or pepper jack cheese.

• I like chopping olives into small pieces for adding flavor.

• I used green olives but you can use black olives.

• Use a good quality olive oil for better flavor.

• If you want to make it cheesier, go for it!