Name: Olive and Feta Garlic Bread
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 1 demi-baguette; 1/2 cup butter (softened to room temperature); 2 tablespoons garlic (minced); 1 teaspoon Greek seasoning; 3/4 cup kalamata olives (pitted and halved); 3/4 cup castelvetrano olives (pitted and halved); 1 cup feta cheese (crumbled); 1/4 cup flat-leaf parsley

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Olive and Feta Garlic Bread is loaded with briny olives, creamy feta, and Greek-seasoned butter. This is the kind of appetizer that disappears fast. Serve hot out of the oven with a big salad or cheesy pasta.

A close-up of toasted bread slices topped with crumbled feta cheese, chopped green and black olives, and garnished with fresh chopped herbs, arranged on a white rectangular plate.

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Easy Garlic Bread Recipe

A warm baguette is the perfect base for this Greek-inspired version of cheesy garlic bread. The garlic butter is mixed with Greek seasoning, then spread generously over sliced bread before piling on two types of olives and crumbled feta. Once baked, it’s golden on the edges, soft in the middle, and full of salty, herby flavor.

As a home cook focused on vegetarian and plant-based recipes, I like using simple ingredients in ways that feel a little more special. This easy recipe doesn’t take long to pull together, but the combination of flavors, especially with both Kalamata and Castelvetrano olives, gives it a little something extra.

Close-up of focaccia bread topped with green and kalamata olives, crumbled feta cheese, and fresh chopped parsley.

Ingredients for Olive and Feta Garlic Bread

Demi-Baguette – A more petite French baguette works well here. Slice it lengthwise, but keep the sections partially connected for a pull-apart style.
Butter – Softened to room temperature so it spreads easily. Carries the garlic and seasoning through the bread.
Garlic – Fresh garlic gives the butter base a rich flavor.
Greek Seasoning – A dried herb blend typically including oregano, basil, garlic powder, and sometimes lemon peel. Adds a savory, Mediterranean flavor to the butter.
Kalamata Olives – Deep purple and briny with a soft texture. Slice in half to spread evenly over the bread.
Castelvetrano Olives – Mild and buttery with a firm bite. The contrast between these and the Kalamatas keeps things interesting.
Feta Cheese – Crumbled over the top before baking. Adds creaminess and saltiness that balances the olives.
Flat-Leaf Parsley – Fresh parsley sprinkled on after baking for a bright finish.

How to Make Olive and Feta Garlic Bread

STEP ONE: Prep the bread. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Use a serrated knife to slice the baguette in half, lengthwise. Then cut each half into serving portions, keeping the bottom of the loaf intact. Place on a baking sheet, cut side up.

STEP TWO: Make the garlic butter. In a small bowl, stir together the softened butter, garlic, and Greek seasoning until well combined. Brush the mixture over the cut sides of the bread, getting into the crevices.

STEP THREE: Add the toppings.
Pile on the olives and sprinkle with feta. Don’t worry about making it perfect—just make sure the bread is well-covered.

STEP FOUR: Bake.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, until the edges are golden and the feta is slightly melted. Switch the oven to broil for 1–2 minutes to brown the top just a little more.

STEP FIVE: Finish and serve.
Sprinkle with chopped parsley and serve warm.

Make It Vegan

To make this recipe vegan, use plant-based butter and dairy-free feta cheese. The rest of the ingredients are naturally vegan-friendly.

Storage and Reheating

Leftover garlic bread can be wrapped in aluminum foil and refrigerated for up to 3 days. To reheat, place the bread in a 350°F oven, loosely covered in foil, for about 10 minutes.

Slices of flatbread topped with chopped green and black olives, crumbled feta cheese, and fresh herbs, arranged on a white serving tray.

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Olive and Feta Garlic Bread

Crisp baguette slices brushed with garlic butter and topped with feta, kalamata, and Castelvetrano olives. An easy Mediterranean-inspired appetizer or side dish.

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Course: Appetizer, Side Dish

Cuisine: Italian, Mediterranean

Keyword: appetizer, bread, Italian, Mediterranean, olives, quick and easy

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 20

Total Time: 30

Servings:

Calories: 281kcal

Author: Holly Gray

Ingredients

1 demi-baguette
1/2 cup butter softened to room temperature
2 tablespoons garlic minced
1 teaspoon Greek seasoning
3/4 cup kalamata olives pitted and halved
3/4 cup castelvetrano olives pitted and halved
1 cup feta cheese crumbled
1/4 cup flat-leaf parsley

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F. Use a serrated knife to slice the baguette in half, lengthwise. Then cut each half into serving portions, keeping the bottom of the loaf intact. Place on a baking sheet, cut side up.
In a small bowl, stir together the softened butter, garlic, and Greek seasoning until well combined. Brush the mixture over the cut sides of the bread, getting into the crevices.
Pile on the olives and sprinkle with feta. Don’t worry about making it perfect—just make sure the bread is well-covered.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, until the edges are golden and the feta is slightly melted. Switch the oven to broil for 1–2 minutes to brown the top just a little more.
Sprinkle with chopped parsley and serve warm.

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