Best 6 Olive Ham And Cheese Bread Recipes

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Indulge in the delectable Olive, Ham, and Cheese Bread, a symphony of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. This savory bread is a perfect blend of salty, tangy, and cheesy goodness, featuring a crispy crust, a soft and fluffy interior, and a generous filling of savory ham, gooey cheese, and briny olives. Each bite offers a harmonious balance of flavors and a satisfying crunch. This versatile bread can be enjoyed as a hearty breakfast, a quick lunch, or a delightful snack. It's also a fantastic addition to picnics, potlucks, and parties. Explore our collection of Olive, Ham, and Cheese Bread recipes, ranging from classic variations to unique twists, and find the perfect recipe to satisfy your cravings.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

CHEESE HAM AND OLIVE BREAD



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This is a quick bread, leavened with baking powder, not yeast, giving it a dense, moist crumb. You can use olive tapenade instead of diced ham if you prefer. Adapted from a recipe at Brown Eyed Baker (which she adapted from Dorie Greenspan's _Around My French Table_). http://bit.ly/a9clqz

Provided by DrGaellon

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 1h

Yield 1 loaf, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 2/3 cups all-purpose flour
2 3/4 teaspoons baking powder
3/4 teaspoon salt
4 eggs, at room temperature
1/2 cup whole milk
6 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/2 ounces ham, cut in small dice (about 3 tbsp)
1 1/2 tablespoons olive tapenade (use in place of ham if preferred) (optional)
6 ounces swiss cheese (about 1 1/2 cups) or 6 ounces cheddar cheese, coarsely grated (about 1 1/2 cups)
2/3 cup pitted black olives, each olive sliced horizontally into 1/4-inch rings

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Grease an 8.5-x-4.5-inch loaf pan.
  • Whisk the flour, baking powder, and salt together in a medium bowl.
  • In a second bowl, lightly beat the eggs, then whisk in the milk, olive oil, and ham (or tapenade). Pour the liquid ingredients over the flour mixture and stir gently, just until everything is moistened. Switch to a rubber spatula and fold in the cheese and olives; DO NOT OVERMIX. Scrape the batter into the pan.
  • Bake the loaf for 10 minutes at 400°F Reduce the oven temperature to 375 F and continue to bake the loaf for another 35 minutes, until it's puffed and golden, and a thin knife inserted into the center comes out clean. Transfer the pan to a cooling rack and let it rest for 5 minutes, then turn it out. Turn the loaf right side up and let cool completely on the rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 172.8, Fat 10.5, SaturatedFat 1.9, Cholesterol 73.4, Sodium 375.3, Carbohydrate 14.6, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 0.7, Protein 5.1

OLIVE, HAM AND CHEESE BREAD



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Make and share this Olive, Ham and Cheese Bread recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Laka

Categories     Breads

Time 1h10m

Yield 24 slices, 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 large onion, chopped
115 ml olive oil, divided
4 tablespoons parsley, chopped
100 g pancetta, finely cubed
150 ml white wine
4 eggs, beaten
250 g flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
200 g cooked ham, chopped
100 g black olives, pitted, sliced into rings
100 g green olives, pitted, sliced into rings
150 g swiss cheese, coarsely grated

Steps:

  • Sauté onion in 15 ml (1 tbs) olive oil for 3 - 4 minutes.
  • Add pancetta and continue to sauté for 5 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel to drain. Set aside.
  • Mix and combine white wine, olive oil (100 ml) and eggs.
  • Add the flour mixed with baking powder, mix and combine.
  • Add onion and pancetta, ham, black and green olives, grated cheese and parsley. Mix and combine.
  • Pour the mixture into the bread pan lined with parchment paper. Bake in the oven for 50 minutes at 180°C (toothpick test).
  • When done, let the loaf cool for 10 minutes. Take it out of the pan and transfer to a serving tray. Cut into slices thick to your liking. Serve with cherry tomatoes, radishes, green onions or green salad.

OLIVE CHEESE BREAD



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 35m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

One 6-ounce can black olives, drained
One 6-ounce jar pimiento-stuffed green olives, drained
2 stalks green onions
1 stick butter, at room temperature
1/2 cup mayonnaise
12 ounces Monterey Jack cheese, grated
1 loaf crusty French bread, sliced lengthwise

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.
  • Roughly chop both the black olives and pimiento-stuffed green olives. Slice the green onions into thin pieces.
  • Combine the butter, mayonnaise, cheese, olives and green onions in a mixing bowl. Stir together until thoroughly combined.
  • Spread the mixture onto the French bread. Bake until the cheese is melted and browning, 20 to 25 minutes.

HAM AND CHEESE QUICK BREAD



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This savory loaf is delicious served slightly warm, or toasted the next day and lightly buttered or topped with egg salad for a festive lunch or snack.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 2h30m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

Nonstick cooking spray
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/4 teaspoons baking powder
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
2 1/4 teaspoons dry mustard
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
Pinch cayenne pepper
3/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon milk
1/3 cup vegetable oil
2 tablespoons honey
3 eggs
One 6-ounce piece deli ham, finely chopped (about 1 1/4 cups)
1 cup shredded gruyere cheese, lightly packed (about 3 ounces)
1/2 cup finely diced (about 1/4-inch) havarti or gruyere cheese (about 2 ounces)
2 scallions, chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly spray a 9-by-5-by-3-inch metal loaf pan with nonstick cooking spray and set aside.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk the flour, baking powder, baking soda, 3/4 teaspoon dry mustard, kosher salt and cayenne until combined. In a large bowl, whisk together 3/4 cup milk, the oil, 1 tablespoon honey and the eggs until smooth. Stir in the dry ingredients until just combined. Then fold in the ham, 3/4 cup shredded cheese, the diced cheese and scallions.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and sprinkle the top with the remaining 1/4 cup shredded cheese. Bake until well risen, golden brown and a skewer or cake tester inserted in the center comes out clean, 40 to 45 minutes.
  • Cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Meanwhile, in a small microwave-safe bowl, stir together the remaining 1 tablespoon each honey and milk and the remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons dry mustard until smooth. Heat in the microwave until hot and bubbling, 20 to 30 seconds. Turn the loaf onto a wire rack and generously brush with the warm glaze. Cool completely.

OLIVE AND CHEESE LOAF



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Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Breakfast & Brunch Recipes     Bread Recipes

Yield Makes one 8-inch round loaf

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 cups bread flour, plus more for work surface
1 teaspoon fine sea salt
3/4 teaspoon instant or active-dry yeast
1 3/4 cups 1/2-inch cubes aged Gruyere cheese
1 1/2 cups pitted 1/4-inch-thick slices green Spanish olives
1 1/2 cups cool water (55 to 65 degrees), plus more as needed

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, stir together flour, salt, and yeast; stir in cheese and olives. Add water and, using a wooden spoon or your hand, mix until a wet, sticky dough forms, about 30 seconds, adding additional water, 1 tablespoon at a time, if needed. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and let stand at room temperature until dough has doubled in size and surface becomes dotted with bubbles, 12 to 18 hours.
  • Generously flour work surface; scrape dough onto work surface. Lightly flour hands, a bowl scraper, or a spatula and lift edges of dough toward the center. Nudge and tuck edges of dough to make round.
  • Place a piece of parchment paper on work surface and generously dust with flour. Gently place dough on parchment, seam-side down. If dough is tacky, lightly dust top with flour. Cover dough loosely with wax paper and two clean kitchen towels. Let dough stand in a warm, draft-free spot until almost doubled in size, 1 to 2 hours.
  • Gently poke dough with your finger; dough should hold the impression. If it springs back, let rise 15 minutes more.
  • Ten minutes before dough has finished rising, preheat oven to 475 degrees on a conventional oven (450 degrees on a convection oven) with a rack in the lower third. Place a covered 3 1/2-quart cast-iron or enameled cast-iron Dutch oven (with plastic handle removed and screw hole plugged with aluminum foil) in center of rack.
  • Using pot holders, carefully remove preheated Dutch oven from oven and uncover. Uncover bread and loosen bottom with a large spatula. With the aid of the parchment paper, invert bread into preheated Dutch oven so that it is seam-side up. Cover Dutch oven and transfer to oven; bake for 25 minutes.
  • Uncover and continue baking until bread is dark brown but not burnt, 15 to 30 minutes more. Using a heatproof spatula or pot holders, gently lift bread from Dutch oven and transfer to a wire rack to cool.

HAM AND CHEESE PICNIC BREAD



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This is a great picnic bread, filled with ham, cheese, pimento and olives. Everyone loves it!

Provided by MARBALET

Categories     Bread     Yeast Bread Recipes     White Bread Recipes

Time 2h45m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast
1 cup warm water (110 degrees F)
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 egg
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon white sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup chopped ham
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1 (4 ounce) jar diced pimento peppers, drained
½ cup black olives, drained and chopped

Steps:

  • In a small mixing bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Let stand until creamy, about 10 minutes.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the yeast mixture with the flour, egg, butter, sugar and salt; mix well. When the dough has pulled together, turn it out onto a lightly floured surface, and knead until smooth, about 8 minutes.
  • Lightly oil a large mixing, place the dough in the bowl, and turn to coat with oil. Cover with a damp cloth and let rise in a warm place until doubled in volume, about 1 hour.
  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Combine the ham, cheese, pimento, and olive in a medium mixing bowl; set aside.
  • Deflate the dough, and turn it out onto a lightly floured surface. Roll or pat the dough into a 10x14 inch rectangle. Make parallel cuts 3/4 inch wide and 2 inches long on the two long edges of the rectangle. Evenly spread the filling mixture over the center of the rectangle. Fold the short ends of the rectangle over the filling. Starting from one of these ends, alternately stretch strips from the two sides across the filling so that the strips overlap diagonally. Transfer the loaf to a lightly greased baking sheet, cover with a damp cloth, and let rise until doubled in volume, about 40 minutes.
  • Bake at 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) for 20 to 30 minutes, or until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 284.5 calories, Carbohydrate 40.2 g, Cholesterol 44.3 mg, Fat 7.8 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 12.7 g, SaturatedFat 3.6 g, Sodium 685.2 mg, Sugar 2.2 g

Tips:

  • Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor.
  • If you don't have olive bread, you can use another type of bread, such as white or wheat bread.
  • Make sure to slice the bread thinly so that it cooks evenly.
  • Add more or less cheese depending on your personal preference.
  • If you don't have a bread maker, you can knead the dough by hand.
  • Let the dough rise in a warm place until it has doubled in size.
  • Bake the bread at a high temperature so that it gets a crispy crust.
  • Let the bread cool slightly before slicing and serving.

Conclusion:

Olive ham and cheese bread is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. It is also a great way to use up leftover ham and cheese. With its simple ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions, this bread is a perfect recipe for both beginner and experienced bakers. So next time you're looking for a quick and tasty meal, give olive ham and cheese bread a try!

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