Artichoke Cheese Bread

Artichoke Cheese Bread

What a great flavor explosion! This was a great addition to our weekly menu and we served it with a pasta dish, but it is tasty and hearty enough to serve with just about anything!

You will need:

1 (10 oz.) baguette, halved lengthwise

1 Tbsp butter

1 clove garlic, minced

1 1/2 cups marinated artichoke hearts, drained and chopped

1/2 cup sour cream

1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese

1/2 cup shredded monterey jack cheese

1/4 cup grated fresh parmesan cheese

salt, pepper, and cayenne pepper to taste

To make:

Gently remove soft insides of baguette halves, setting "shells" aside to refill later.

Tear soft bread into small pieces by hand.

Melt butter over med-high heat in a skillet.

Add garlic and bread pieces. Cook until bread turns golden brown, about 5 minutes.

Stir together artichoke hearts, sour cream, cheddar cheese, and monterey cheese in a bowl.

Fold in browned bread and season with salt, pepper, and cayenne (if desired). 

Spoon entire mixture into reserved shells and then sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

Bake at 350 degrees F for 20 minutes.

Cool 5 minutes and then slice up and serve!