CHEESY ARTICHOKE GARLIC LOAF

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Even people who don't like artichokes will enjoy slices of this delicious crusty bread. The soft interior is rich with sour cream, three kinds of cheese and other goodies.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 45m

Yield 10-12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1 loaf (20 inches) French bread, halved lengthwise
1/2 cup butter
6 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons sesame seeds
1-1/2 cups sour cream
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley or 2 teaspoons dried parsley flakes
2 teaspoons lemon-pepper seasoning
2 cups (8 ounces) cubed Monterey Jack cheese
1 can (14 ounces) water-packed artichoke hearts, rinsed, drained and chopped
1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 medium tomato, chopped
Additional parsley

Steps:

Carefully hollow out top and bottom of bread, leaving 1/4-in. shells; set aside. Cut removed bread into small cubes. , In a skillet, melt butter. Add the bread cubes, garlic and sesame seeds; cook and stir until butter is absorbed. Remove from the heat., In a bowl, combine sour cream, Parmesan, parsley, lemon-pepper, Monterey Jack cheese, artichokes, olives and bread mixture. Spoon into bread shells; sprinkle with cheddar cheese. Place on ungreased baking sheets. , Bake at 350° for 30 minutes or until heated through. Sprinkle with tomato and additional parsley. Refrigerate any leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 335 calories, Fat 25g fat (15g saturated fat), Cholesterol 75mg cholesterol, Sodium 635mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 12g protein.