GARLIC AND CHEESE CRACK BREAD

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Provided by Food Network

Time 35m

Yield 1 loaf

Number Of Ingredients 8

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2 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
One 1-pound cheese sourdough or plain sourdough loaf of bread, preferably an Asiago cheese loaf
1 cup shredded Wisconsin brick cheese
1 cup shredded Cheddar-Monterey Jack blend
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
In a small saucepan on low heat on the stove, melt butter, then add garlic, salt and pepper.
Score top of the bread on a diagonal into small diamonds, being sure not to cut all the way through.
Using your fingers, pry bread cracks open and stuff with brick cheese, being careful not to rip the bread. Using a basting brush, cover the loaf with the garlic butter.
Top with Cheddar-Monterey Jack cheese and sprinkle Italian seasoning on top.
Bake until golden brown, 10 to 15 minutes.