Every year, Emily O’Malley welcomes the KP team and friends into her home for a festive Favorite Things Party. With the holiday season quickly approaching, we’re sharing one of her favorite simple appetizers to inspire your next gathering. These Savory Swiss & Herb Bites are easy to make, full of flavor, and perfect for sharing with the people you love.
Total Time: 1 hr 10 min +
Prep: 10 min
Cook & Cool time: 1 hr +
Makes 36-40 Bites
Ingredients
2 tubes Pillsbury Refrigerated French Bread Dough
4 oz shredded Swiss cheese
½ cup mayonnaise
½ cup sour cream
1 package dry Italian dressing mix
Instructions
1. Bake the Bread
Preheat oven to 375°F. Lightly grease two bread tubes with cooking spray. Remove the dough from its packaging and gently press into the prepared tubes.
If you don’t have bread tubes or prefer traditional loaves, follow the package instructions and bake on a baking sheet.
Begin checking the bread after 30 minutes. The loaves are done when the internal temperature reaches 190–200°F. Baking may take up to an hour, depending on your oven and the number of loaves.
Allow the bread to rest in the tubes for 10 minutes before removing. Transfer to a wire rack and cool for approximately 30 minutes.
2. Prepare the Cheese Mixture
While the bread cools, combine the shredded Swiss cheese, mayonnaise, sour cream, and dry Italian dressing mix in a small bowl. Stir until evenly blended.
3. Assemble the Appetizers
Slice the cooled bread into approximately ⅓-inch-thick slices. Spread a generous layer of the cheese mixture evenly over each slice.
4. Bake Until Golden
Preheat or maintain the oven at 375°F. Arrange the prepared slices on a baking sheet and bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and lightly golden.
Serve warm and enjoy!
