Ham and Cheese Bread Bowl
Source of Recipe
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List of Ingredients
1 round, firm loaf of bread (about 8-10 inches in diameter, about 1 1/2 pounds)
2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
2 3-oz. packages cream cheese, softened
1 1/2 cups sour cream
2 cups diced ham
1/2 cup chopped green onion
1 3-oz. can chopped green chiles, drained and chopped
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 tablespoon butter, melted
Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Slice off top of bread; reserve top. Hollow out inside with small paring knife, leaving 1/2-inch shell Cut removed bread into 1-inch cubes (there will be 3-4 cups); reserve for toasting. Combine Cheddar, cream cheese and sour cream in large bowl; stir in ham, green onion, chiles and Worcestershire. Spoon cheese filling into bread shell; replace top of bread. Tightly wrap loaf with several layers of heavy-duty aluminum foil; set on cookie sheet. Bake for 1 hour, 10 minutes until cheese filling is melted and heated through.
Meanwhile, in large bowl toss together bread cubes, oil and melted butter. Arrange on cookie sheet; bake at 350 degrees F., turning occasionally, for 10-15 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from oven and reserve to serve with fondue. Remove bread pot from oven; unwrap; transfer to platter. Remove top of bread. Stir filling before serving.
Serve with toasted bread cubes and assorted vegetables as dippers for fondue. Makes 10 servings.
Serving Suggestions
This easy-do fondue is perfect for a crowd: No stirring or watching is required. The fondue is wrapped in its own bread bowl and bakes in the oven untended.
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