Swiss Mushroom Loaf

Name: Swiss Mushroom Loaf
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 12 servings.
Ingredients: 1 loaf (1 pound) Italian bread, unsliced; 1 block (8 ounces) Swiss cheese, cut into cubes; 1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms; 1/4 cup softened butter, cubed; 1 small onion, finely chopped; 1-1/2 teaspoons poppy seeds; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt; 1/2 teaspoon ground mustard; 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice

I get tons of recipe requests when I serve this savory loaf stuffed with Swiss cheese and mushrooms. It's excellent as an appetizer or served with pasta, chili or spaghetti. —Heidi Mellon, Waukesha, Wisconsin

Ingredients

1 loaf (1 pound) Italian bread, unsliced
1 block (8 ounces) Swiss cheese, cut into cubes
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1/4 cup softened butter, cubed
1 small onion, finely chopped
1-1/2 teaspoons poppy seeds
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
1/2 teaspoon lemon juice

Directions

Preheat oven to 350°, Cut bread diagonally into 1-in. slices to within 1 in. of bottom of loaf. Repeat cuts in opposite direction. Place cheese cubes and mushrooms in cuts.
In a microwave-safe bowl, combine remaining ingredients; microwave, covered, on high until butter is melted, 30-60 seconds. Stir until blended. Spoon over bread.
Wrap loaf in foil; place on a baking sheet. Bake until cheese is melted, about 40 minutes.

Editor's Note

This recipe was tested in a 1,100-watt microwave.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving: 214 calories, 11g fat (6g saturated fat), 28mg cholesterol, 372mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 9g protein.

Originally published as Swiss Mushroom Loaf in Quick Cooking September/October 2000

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ms11145

Jan 13, 2018

I had to sub mozzarella cheese. Huge hit.
manpabrown

Jan 2, 2013

My adult children LOVED this. I don't think they will ever serve plain Italian loaf again. The kids don't like swiss cheese so I substituted PepperJack and it was very yummy too.
brownsugar

Oct 30, 2009

I took this loaf to a party when asked to bring garlic bread. One of the guests remarked that it was the best item at the party. Delicious! I have made it several times.

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