Cheese, Olive and Jalapeno Toast
by Tarla Dalal
Crisp, buttered toasts topped with an attractive combination of cheese, olives and jalapeno are sure to make you drool! The cheese melts upon baking, coating the other ingredients in a truly irresistible way.
A dash of herbs adds to the appeal of the Cheese, Olive and Jalapeno Toast, by giving it not just an awesome flavour but also a fabulous aroma that fills the kitchen as the toast bakes in the oven.
Try your hand at other baked delights like the Mixed Vegetable Open Toast and the Oats Moong Toast.
Enjoy how to make Cheese, Olive and Jalapeno Toast recipe with detailed step by step photos and video below.
Cheese, Olive and Jalapeno Toast recipe - How to make Cheese, Olive and Jalapeno Toast
Preparation Time: Baking Time: 30 minutes Baking Temperature: 200°C (400°F) Cooking Time: Total Time:
Makes 6 toasts
For Cheese , Olive and Jalapeno Toast
6 bread slices
3 tsp soft butter for spreading
To Be Mixed Into A Mixture
3/4 cup grated mozzarella cheese
2 tbsp cheese spread
1/4 cup finely chopped black olives
1 tbsp finely chopped jalapenos
1/2 tsp dried mixed herbs
1 tbsp milk
salt to taste
- Method
- To make cheese, olive and jalapeno toast, spread ½ tsp butter on each slice and place it on a greased baking tray, with the buttered side facing upwards, and bake it in a pre-heated oven at 200°c (400°f) for 10 minutes or till they turn crisp.
- Remove the bread slices, turn over and spread little mixture evenly over each slice.
- Place all the bread slices again on a baking tray with the mixture side facing upwards. Bake again in a pre-heated oven at 200°c (400°f) for 15 minutes.
- Serve immediately.
Cheese, Olive and Jalapeno Toast Video by Tarla Dalal
For the Topping
- Put the cheese spread in a deep bowl.
- To this, add the grated mozzarella cheese. The reason for adding 2 types of cheeses is that the cheese spread gives creaminess while mozzarella gives the stringy texture.
- Now add the finely chopped black olives. You can even cut them into slices but finely chopped olives are easier to spread on toast.
- Now add the finely chopped jalapenos. We have used the pickled jalapenos as the fresh ones would be very spicy. Both olives and jalapenos add a salty, sour taste to the toast.
- Add the mixed dried herbs. This is a prepacked mix sold which contains dried oregano, parsley, rosemary and thyme.
- Finally add the milk and salt.
- Mix well with a spoon till everything is evenly incorporated. Keep aside.
How to Proceed for the Toast
- Grease the baking tray with a little butter.
- Spread ½ tsp of butter on each bread slice and place it on the baking tray, with the buttered side facing upwards.
- Bake in a pre-heated oven at 200°C (400°F) for 10 minutes or till they turn crisp.
- Turn over the bread slices and spread little mixture evenly over each slice.
- Bake the slices again in a pre-heated oven at 200°C (400°F) for 15 minutes.
- Serve immediately as an evening snack with tomato ketchup or as an accompaniement with pasta dishes like Pasta Genovese.
| Energy | 121 cal |
| Protein | 5.3 g |
| Carbohydrates | 11.7 g |
| Fiber | 0.2 g |
| Fat | 5.8 g |
| Cholesterol | 14.8 mg |
| Vitamin A | 52 mcg |
| Vitamin B1 | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B2 | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.1 mg |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg |
| Folic Acid | 0.1 mcg |
| Calcium | 69 mg |
| Iron | 0.2 mg |
| Magnesium | 0.5 mg |
| Phosphorus | 3.5 mg |
| Sodium | 230.2 mg |
| Potassium | 2.6 mg |
| Zinc | 0 mg |
I have tried all diffrent toppings on a toast but had never tried jalapenos with olives before. I love the way the melted mozerella tastes. Yummm. Such a nice cheesy and tangy taste. Perfect for a cocktail party or even as a snack.