California Garlic Bread - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 (1 lb.) loaf Italian or French sliced bread
garlic powder to taste
1/2 lb. butter or margarine
1/4 (4 1/2 oz.) can chopped olives
3/4 c. shredded Cheddar cheese

Preparation

Preheat oven to 350\u00b0.
Arrange bread in single pieces on large baking sheet.
In bowl mix all ingredients thoroughly.
Spread generously on bread slices.
Bake until hot and slightly crisp, about 25 to 30 minutes.
Good with Italian dishes or barbecue.