Mozzarella Loaf
A flavorful Italian-inspired bread loaf filled with melted mozzarella and olives, topped with oregano. Perfect as an appetizer or sharing dish, it offers warm, cheesy goodness with savory hints from the olives and herbs, making it ideal for casual gatherings or cozy family meals.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Cut Italian bread crosswise into 1-inch slices without cutting through the bottom crust.
- Cut mozzarella cheese into 1/4-inch slices.
- Place cheese slices and sliced olives between the bread slices.
- Place the loaf on a cookie sheet and bake for 15 minutes or until the cheese is melted and the bread is hot.
- Sprinkle the loaf with oregano.
- Use a knife to divide the loaf into slices and serve hot.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).
Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).