Savory Party Bread

Name: Savory Party Bread
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 8 servings.
Ingredients: 1 unsliced round loaf sourdough bread (1 pound); 1 pound Monterey Jack cheese; 1/2 cup butter, melted; 1/2 cup chopped green onions; 2 to 3 teaspoons poppy seeds

It's impossible to stop nibbling on warm pieces of this cheesy, oniony bread. The sliced loaf fans out for a fun presentation. It's one of the best savory appetizers I've found. —Kay Daly, Raleigh, North Carolina

Ingredients

1 unsliced round loaf sourdough bread (1 pound)
1 pound Monterey Jack cheese
1/2 cup butter, melted
1/2 cup chopped green onions
2 to 3 teaspoons poppy seeds

Directions

Preheat oven to 350°. Cut bread widthwise into 1-in. slices to within 1/2 in. of bottom of loaf. Repeat cuts in opposite direction. Cut cheese into 1/4-in. slices; cut slices into small pieces. Place cheese in cuts in bread.
In a small bowl, mix butter, green onions and poppy seeds; drizzle over bread. Wrap in foil; place on a baking sheet. Bake 15 minutes. Unwrap; bake until cheese is melted, about 10 minutes longer.

Test Kitchen Tips

Take a page from the "magnificent everything bagel" by adding 1 teaspoon each of dried garlic, onion and sesame seeds to the butter mixture.

Get little hands involved by having them place cheese in the bread. Here are more kitchen tasks for kids of any age.

Make it your own by switching up the cheese (we love smoked Gouda and gooey Brie), customizing seasonings, and adding meaty mix-ins. Bacon, diced salami or ham with sliced olives are all great choices.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving: 481 calories, 31g fat (17g saturated fat), 91mg cholesterol, 782mg sodium, 32g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 2g fiber), 17g protein.

Originally published as Savory Party Bread in Taste of Home February/March 1998

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cynandtom

Feb 27, 2019

This bread is phenomenal!! I made it as a side with pasta, so I added some garlic and used mozzarella rather than Monterey jack, but I am sure that would be delicious as well.
7833louis

Feb 5, 2019

Excellent! I made for Christmas Eve and it was the first thing from the table gone. Thanks for sharing!
iv712ln

Feb 6, 2018

Delicious! Great aroma and presentation. I used white cheddar, Colby jack, 1 clove of garlic crushed into the butter, and omitted the onions.
Jothebaker

Jan 31, 2018

I made this for a starter on Christmas, it disappeared in a flash!
mumsay

Jan 11, 2018

Yummy! I made 1 with Mexican cheese blend and 1 with vegan cheese. Both tasted great and I will definitely make it again.
Craig

Dec 25, 2017

Big hit, can’t go wrong with this, I might use a bit more butter and poppy seeds next time.
dublinlab

Oct 22, 2017

It was good, but l would use less onion the next time. Janet. VFE
rena 55

Oct 5, 2017

What is not to like...bread, cheese, butter...need I say more? Makes a pretty presentation on the appetizer table and guests come back for more and more and more!
ransonjay

Apr 20, 2017

This snack is as amazing!
Jellybug

Feb 1, 2017

I added crispy bacon and the bread disappeared in 3 minutes. I am making this bread again, but this time I will prepare two of them..We love the flavor.