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Cheesy Artichoke and Garlic Bread
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Cheesy Artichoke and Garlic Bread

Author: Roz

Ingredients

  • 3 Tbsp. olive oil
  • 1 - 2 14-oz cans artichoke hearts, drained and chopped (use what you like, but at least use a minimum of one can)
  • 3 - 4 large cloves of fresh garlic minced
  • 4 green onions sliced
  • 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • ½ cup Mozzarella cheese or ½ cup Italian blend cheese, shredded
  • ½ cup Fontina cheese shredded
  • ½ cup sharp Cheddar cheese shredded
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 4 oz. mascarpone cheese Italian cream cheese
  • 1 tsp. freshly ground sea salt
  • 1 loaf Italian bread the top sliced off, lengthwise
  • Garnish: minced green onion stems

Instructions

  • Slowly and gently heat the olive oil.
  • Add garlic and green onions, sauté for a few minutes, do not burn the garlic.
  • Add all of the remaining ingredients (except the bread).
  • Heat until all ingredients are hot and blended together.
  • Slice the top of the bread off, lengthwise, but not completely in half.
  • Scoop out a "little bit" of the interior bread (save to use and dip into the artichoke mixture).
  • Pour the artichoke-cheese mixture into the bread shell.
  • Bake on the bottom rack of the oven at 350 F degrees, until it begins to turn golden brown and bubbly.
  • Then broil the bread for only 1 or 2 minutes (still on the bottom rack).
  • Keep a close watch on this so that it does not burn.
  • Remove from the oven.
  • Allow to set for about 10 minutes..
  • Garnish with minced green onion stems.
  • Slice and serve!

Notes

  • Can be made ahead and wrapped in aluminum foil and kept in the oven on low to keep warm!