APPETIZER ARTICHOKE BREAD

APPETIZER ARTICHOKE BREAD image

Yield 12-14 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 loaf unsliced French bread (1 lb.)
1-1/2 C. (12 oz.) sour cream
1/2 C. butter, melted
2 T. sesame seeds (optional)
2 C. (8 oz.) shredded monterey jack cheese
1 C. (4 oz.) shredded cheddar cheese
1/4 C. fresh grated parmesan cheese
1 jar (6-1.2 oz.) marinated artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 T. minced fresh parsley
2 t. lemon-pepper seasoning

Steps:

Cut bread in half lengthwise, hollow out, leaving 1/2" 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, if you would like, sesame seeds; spread onto a baking sheet. Broil 4" 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 baking sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes or until golden brown. Slice and serve warm.