Shana's Easy French Bread Appetizer

Transform your appetizer game with Shana's Easy French Bread Appetizer—a crowd-pleasing recipe that’s as effortless as it is delicious. Featuring a golden French bread base topped with a creamy spread of softened cream cheese, mayonnaise, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning, this dish is the perfect fusion of bold flavors and comforting simplicity. Layers of vibrant cherry tomatoes, tangy black olives, and gooey mozzarella cheese create a colorful and irresistible topping that bakes to bubbly perfection in just minutes. Serve warm and garnished with fresh basil leaves for an elegant touch at your next gathering. Ready in under 20 minutes, this quick, oven-baked appetizer is perfect for entertaining or elevating everyday meals. Keywords: easy French bread appetizer, cream cheese spread, quick appetizer recipe, baked bread appetizer.

Nutriscore Rating: 53/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:8 mins

Total Time:18 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 1 French bread loaf
• 8 oz Cream cheese (softened)
• 2 tbsp Mayonnaise
• 1 tsp Garlic powder
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes (sliced)
• 0.5 cup Black olives (sliced)
• 1 cup Shredded mozzarella cheese
• 6 leaves Fresh basil leaves (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 2

Slice the French bread loaf in half lengthwise and place the halves on a baking sheet, cut side up.

Step 3

In a small bowl, mix together the softened cream cheese, mayonnaise, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning until smooth and creamy.

Step 4

Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the cut sides of the French bread.

Step 5

Top the bread with sliced cherry tomatoes and black olives, arranging them evenly across the surface.

Step 6

Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese generously on top of the bread.

Step 7

Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 7-8 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and slightly bubbly.

Step 8

For a golden finish, turn on the broiler for an additional 1-2 minutes, keeping a close eye to prevent burning.

Step 9

Remove the bread from the oven and let it cool for 2-3 minutes before slicing into 1-2 inch pieces.

Step 10

Garnish with fresh basil leaves if desired, and serve warm.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(751.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1781.8

Total Fat 147.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 68.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 361.4mg	0%
Sodium 2798.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 69.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 8.6g	0%
Total Sugars 14.2g
Protein 52.0g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1167.9mg	0%
Iron 6.8mg	0%
Potassium 879.7mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 73.2%

Protein: 11.5%

Carbs: 15.3%