Stuffed Garlic Bread

Name: Stuffed Garlic Bread
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 8-10 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 large French bread, unsliced; 1/2 cup butter; 10 garlic cloves, minced; 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil; 1 (10 ounce) package frozen spinach, thawed and squeezed dry; 1 (14 ounce) can artichoke hearts, drained and coarsely chopped; 1 (6 ounce) can ripe olives, coarsely chopped; 1 (6 ounce) can mushrooms, coarsely chopped; 1 (2 ounce) can anchovy fillets, drained and chopped; 2 tablespoons capers, coarsely chopped; 1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped; 1 cup swiss cheese, grated; 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, grated; 1 tablespoon italian seasoning; 1 teaspoon fresh ground pepper

Submitted by Leslie in Texas

"Roma, a good buddy from tennis, brought this to one of our get-togethers after tennis season. After we had devoured it, we begged her for the recipe and she kindly provided us with this. It's not for the dieters or the calorie-watchers, but it sure is GOOD!"

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Ready In:: 1hr
Ingredients:: 15
Serves:: 8-10

ingredients

1 large French bread, unsliced
¹⁄₂ cup butter
10 garlic cloves, minced
¹⁄₄ cup extra virgin olive oil
1 (10 ounce) package frozen spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
1 (14 ounce) can artichoke hearts, drained and coarsely chopped
1 (6 ounce) can ripe olives, coarsely chopped
1 (6 ounce) can mushrooms, coarsely chopped
1 (2 ounce) can anchovy fillets, drained and chopped
2 tablespoons capers, coarsely chopped
¹⁄₂ cup fresh parsley, chopped
1 cup swiss cheese, grated
¹⁄₂ cup mozzarella cheese, grated
1 tablespoon italian seasoning
1 teaspoon fresh ground pepper

directions

Cut top from bread and set aside.Carefully scoop out inside of bread and tear into small pieces.
Place torn bread into a large bowl.
In a large skillet heat butter and oil until bubbley.
Add garlic and stir fry for 30 seconds.
Add spinach,mushrooms,artichoke hearts,parsley,and anchovies.
Cook until everything is thoroughly heated through; remove from heat and add to bread pieces in the bowl.
Toss until well mixed.
Add cheeses,olives, capers,seasonings and toss well again.
Pack bowl contents into hollowed out loaf and replace top.
Wrap in foil and bake in a preheated 350 degree oven for 30 minutes.
Unwrap and drizzle a little olive oil on top crust.
Bake uncovered for an additional 5 minutes.
Slice and serve warm. Enjoy!