Description
These Cheesy Swiss & Olive Rye Bites are everything you want in a warm appetizer—melty, tangy, and full of bold flavor. Creamy Swiss cheese, smoky bacon, and briny olives come together on crisp rye rounds for an irresistibly toasty bite. Perfect for game days, holidays, or anytime you need a snack that disappears fast.
Ingredients
4 cups shredded Swiss cheese
2 cups mayonnaise
2 cans (4.25 ounces each) chopped ripe olives
8 strips bacon, cooked crisp and crumbled
½ cup chopped green onions
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley (or 1 teaspoon dried)
½ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon black pepper
60 slices snack-sized rye bread
Optional: crushed red pepper flakes or smoked paprika for extra kick
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
In a large bowl, mix together the Swiss cheese, mayonnaise, olives, bacon, green onions, parsley, garlic powder, and black pepper until well combined.
Arrange rye bread slices on baking sheets. Spoon a generous tablespoon of the cheese mixture onto each slice.
Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and the edges of the bread are crisp.
Optional: Sprinkle with red pepper flakes or smoked paprika before serving for added flavor and color.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: 210 / Bite
- Sugar: 1g / Bite
- Fat: 16g / Bite
- Carbohydrates: 10g / Bite
- Fiber: 1g / Bite
- Protein: 7g / Bite