Olive-Cheese Crostini

Ingredients

• 1 (4 ounce) can chopped black olives, well drained
• 1/2 cup pimento stuffed olive, finely chopped
• 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 1/4 cup butter, softened
• 1 tablespoon fresh minced garlic (or less to taste)
• 2 tablespoons minced green onions (optional, or use yellow onion)
• 1 cup finely shredded monterey jack cheese
• 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh parsley
• 1 teaspoon black pepper (optional)
• 1 French baguette (sliced into 1/4-inch thick slices)