Savory Party Bread

Teresa Ambra

This fabulous appetizer bread is wonderful for tailgating parties and company dinners. Sourdough bread is cut in strips, then cheese, green onions and poppy seeds are placed in the cuts. Savory Party Bread has amazing taste and can be served as an appetizer or dinner bread.

2.50 from 2 votes

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 25

Total Time 40

Course Appetizer, Breads, Rolls and Muffins

Cuisine American

Servings

Calories 199 kcal

Equipment

1 large cookie sheet
measuring cups
measuring spoons
1 sharp knife to cut bread
1 knife to cut vegetables
aluminum foil
1 microwave oven

Ingredients

1 lb. unsliced round loaf sourdough bread
1 lb. Monterey Jack cheese sliced or shredded, or use 8-oz. Monterey Jack, and 8-oz. Pepper Jack cheese
1/2 cup unsalted butter melted (1 stick)
1/2 cup green onions chopped
3 tbsp. poppy seeds

Instructions

Cut the bread lengthwise and crosswise without cutting through the bottom crust.
Insert cheese slices between cuts.
Melt butter in a microwaveable measuring cup in microwave oven.
Add onions and poppy seeds; stir to combine.
Drizzle mixture over bread.
Wrap in foil; place on a baking sheet.
Bake at 350° for 15 minutes.
Uncover; bake 10 minutes longer or until the cheese is melted.

Notes

NOTE: While I used shredded cheese, this recipe really works better with sliced cheese pieces instead.

Recipe adapted from Taste of Home.

Nutrition

Calories: 199kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 8gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 32mgSodium: 274mgPotassium: 69mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 341IUVitamin C: 0.5mgCalcium: 216mgIron: 1mg

Keyword appetizer, bread, cheese

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