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Stuffed Bread Appetizers
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2 packages (one 8 ounces, one 3 ounces) cream cheese, softened 1 cup chopped celery 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese 1/2 cup chopped sweet red pepper 1/2 cup chopped water chestnuts 1 teaspoon garlic salt 1 loaf (26 inches) French bread, halved lengthwise Mayonnaise Dried parsley flakes 4 dill pickle spears 4 slices deli ham
In a bowl, combine the first six ingredients. Hollow out top and bottom of bread, leaving a 1/2-in. shell (discard removed bread or save for another use). Spread thin layer of mayonnaise over bread; sprinkle with parsley. Fill each half with cheese mixture. Wrap pickle spears in ham; place lengthwise over cheese mixture on bottom half of loaf. Replace top; press together to seal. Wrap in foil; refrigerate overnight. Just before serving, cut into 1-in. slices.
Yield: About 2 dozen.
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Printed from tasteofhome.com May 17, 2008Copyright Reiman Media Group, Inc © 2008 |