Artichoke-Cheese French Bread

By Angela-4

Ingredients

• 1 loaf (1 pound) unsliced French bread
• 3 jars (6-1/2 ounces each) marinated quartered artichoke hearts, drained
• 1-1/2 cups (6 ounces) shredded pepper Jack cheese
• 1 cup (8 ounces) Sour Cream
• 1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 cups (8 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese, divided

Preparation

Step 1

•Cut bread in half lengthwise; carefully hollow out top and bottom of loaf, leaving 1/2-in. shells. Cube removed bread; set aside.
• In a large bowl, combine the artichokes, pepper Jack cheese, sour cream, green chilies, garlic and 1 cup cheddar cheese. Add bread cubes and toss to coat. Spoon filling into bread shells; sprinkle with remaining cheddar cheese.
• Place on an ungreased baking sheet. Cover with foil. Bake at 350° for 15 minutes. Remove foil; bake 10-15 minutes longer or until heated through. Slice and serve warm. Yield: 16 servings.