Artichoke Cheese Bread

Description

A wonderfully rich, warming side dish courtesy of Sue Simpson.

Ingredients

  • 1 Loaf French Bread
  • 3 tbsp Italian Seasoning
  • 1 Clove Garlic
  • ½ c Vegan Cheddar, Shredded
  • ½ c Vegan Monterrey Jack, Shredded
  • 13 oz Marinated Artichoke Hearts, Drained & Chopped
  • 1 tbsp Lemon Juice
  • ¼ c Nutritional Yeast or Parmesan, Grated

Method

  1. Preheat oven to 350F.
  2. Halve bread lengthwise and scoop out center with your fingers. Tear the center into small pieces. Set the bread shells aside.
  3. Toss the bread pieces with Italian Seasoning.
  4. Spread bread pieces evenly on a baking tray and bake until toasted (about 15 minutes). Cool slightly.
  5. In a large bowl, combine browned bread, cheeses, artichoke hearts, and lemon juice. Season with salt & pepper to taste, Stir together.
  6. Spoon mixture into bread shells. Sprinkle with nutritional yeast (or Parmesan).
  7. Bake until golden brown on top, about 20-25 minutes.
  8. Cool for 5 minutes, slice & serve warm.