Artichoke Bread

Makes 12-14 slices

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

ingredients

1 large or 2 small loaves unsliced French bread
1/4 cup margarine
2 teaspoons sesame seeds
Garlic salt
1 14-ounce can artichoke hearts, drained
1 cup (4 ounces) shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup (2 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese

directions

1
Preheat oven to 350°.
2
Hollow out the loaf of bread, leaving a 1/2" shell, and save the bread pieces.
3
In the microwave, melt margarine in a very large bowl; add sesame seeds, and garlic salt to taste. Stir in artichoke hearts, Monterey Jack cheese, and Parmesan cheese. Add bread pieces and sour cream and combine thoroughly.
4
Pour the combined mixture into the prepared bread shell. Sprinkle with cheddar cheese. Bake at 350° for 25 minutes or until golden brown and cheese is melted. Slice and serve warm.

notes

Sue is a former member of my bridge group and one of the nicest women I've ever met. She's a fabulous cook who now lives in Arkansas. I visited her there in 2006 and again in 2008.

Source: Sue Tellkamp