EASY ARTICHOKE CHEESEBREAD

Easy Artichoke Cheesebread image

Provided by Martha Stewart

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 sourdough baguette (10 ounces)
1 tablespoon butter
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 cup reduced-fat sour cream
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese (2 ounces)
1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese (2 ounces)
2 jars (6 1/2 ounces each) marinated artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Coarse salt and ground pepper
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Fresh parsley, for garnish (optional)

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Halve baguette lengthwise; scoop out center with your fingers, and tear into small pieces. Set bread shells aside.
Melt butter in a medium skillet over medium-low heat. Add bread pieces and garlic; cook until bread is golden brown, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes. Cool slightly.
In a large bowl, combine browned bread, sour cream, cheddar, Monterey Jack, artichoke hearts, and lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper; stir together.
Spoon mixture into reserved bread shells; sprinkle with Parmesan. Bake until browned on top, 20 to 25minutes. Cool 5 minutes before cutting into serving pieces. Garnish with parsley, if desired.