APPETIZER ARTICHOKE BREAD

Appetizer Artichoke Bread image

Family and friends refer to this as "Maureen's Party Bread" and request it for many gatherings. Serve it as an appetizer or alongside soup for lunch. -Maureen Buschko, Phoenix, Arizona

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 50m

Yield 12-14 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 loaf (1 pound) unsliced French bread
1-1/2 cups sour cream
1/2 cup butter, melted
2 tablespoons sesame seeds
2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 jar (6-1/2 ounces) marinated artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
2 teaspoons lemon-pepper seasoning

Steps:

Cut bread in half lengthwise; hollow out, leaving 1/2-in. shells. Set aside. Place removed bread in a food processor; cover and process until crumbly. , In a large bowl, combine the bread crumbs, sour cream, butter and sesame seeds; spread onto a baking sheet. Broil 4 in. from the heat for 8-10 minutes or until lightly browned, stirring once., In a large bowl, combine the crumb mixture, cheeses, artichokes, garlic, parsley and lemon-pepper. Spoon into bread shells. , Place on a baking sheet. Bake at 350° for 25 minutes or until golden brown. Slice and serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 321 calories, Fat 22g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 59mg cholesterol, Sodium 550mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 10g protein.