Savory Party Bread

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.

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 and then 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.