Fill-Me-Up With Garlic Cheese Loaf

Can you say "To Die For"? This is sooo worth the calories...taken from the book, "Tuxedos to Tailgates".

• Ready In: 1 hr
• Serves: 6-8

Ingredients

•  French bread
• 1⁄2 cup butter
• 6  garlic cloves, crushed
• 2  tablespoons sesame seeds
• 1 1⁄2 cups sour cream
• 2  cups  cubed monterey jack cheese
• 1⁄2 cup  grated parmesan cheese
• 2  tablespoons parsley flakes
• 2  teaspoons lemon pepper
• 1 (14 ounce) can artichoke hearts, drained and coarsely chopped
• 1  cup  shredded cheddar cheese

• Garnishes

•  tomatoes, slices
• 1  sprig fresh parsley

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350*F.
2. Cut the bread into halves lengthwise. Remove the bread centers, leaving the bread shells. Tear the bread centers into chunks.
3. Melt the butter in a skillet. Add the garlic and sesame seeds. Saute until golden brown. Add the bread chunks. Fry until golden brown. Remove from the heat.
4. Mix the sour cream, Monterey Jack cheese, Parmesan Cheese, parsley flakes and lemon pepper in a bowl. Add the artichoke hearts. Stir in the bread mixture. Spoon into bread shells. Sprinkle with the Cheddar Cheese.
5. Bake for 30 minutes. Remove from the oven and garnish with the tomato slices and parsley.