Swiss Mushroom Loaf

Great as a side dish or an appetizer.

• Ready In: 55 mins
• Serves: 8-10

Ingredients

• 1  loaf  round unsliced  bread (not sweet)
• 8  ounces swiss cheese
• 1  cup fresh mushrooms, sliced
• 1⁄4 cup butter
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons poppy seeds
• 2  garlic cloves
• 1⁄2 teaspoon seasoning salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ground mustard
• 1⁄2 teaspoon lemon juice

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Using a serrated knife, cut bread diagonally into 1-inch thick slices to within 1 inch of the bottom of the loaf. Repeat in the opposite direction.
3. Cut the Swiss cheese into 1/2 inch cubes. Stuff cheese cubes and mushroom slices into the slits in the bread.
4. Combine the butter, poppy seeds, minced garlic, seasoned salt, ground mustard, and lemon juice in a microwavable dish. Cover and microwave on high for about 2 minutes, until butter is melted. Stir to combine well.
5. Spoon butter mixture over bread.
6. Wrap bread in foil and bake at 350 degrees for about 40 minutes.