BREAD POT FONDUE

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Our area is famous for its sourdough bread, and this is my favorite way to serve it. The fondue is fun to prepare and even more fun to serve. It works well for any occasion-plain or fancy. Sometimes we even have it for dinner! -Katie Dreibelbis, Santa Clara, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h40m

Yield 5 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 round loaf bread (1-1/2 pounds, 8 to 10 inches in diameter)
FILLING:
2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
6 ounces cream cheese, softened
1-1/2 cups sour cream
1 cup (5 ounces) diced cooked ham
1/2 cup chopped green onions
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies, drained
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 tablespoon butter, melted
Assorted fresh vegetables

Steps:

Slice off top of bread loaf, reserving top. Carefully hollow out inside of loaf with small sharp knife, leaving 1/2-in. shell. Cut the removed bread into 1-in. cubes (about 4 cups); set aside. , For filling, combine the cheeses and sour cream in bowl; stir in ham, green onions, chilies and Worcestershire sauce. Spoon into hollowed loaf; replace top. Wrap tightly with several layers of heavy-duty aluminum foil; place on a baking sheet. , Bake at 350° for 1 hour 10 minutes or until filling is heated through. Meanwhile, combine the bread cubes, oil and melted butter. Arrange on a separate baking sheet. Bake at 350° for 10-15 minutes or until golden brown, turning occasionally. Unwrap and transfer to platter. Remove top from bread; stir filling and serve with toasted cubes and vegetables.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 92 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 17mg cholesterol, Sodium 166mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein.