Appetizers
Feta and Spinach-Stuffed Bread
Description
The warm, cheesiness of this delish appetizer will be a hit with family or friends on cold winter evenings.
Ingredients:
- 1/2 loaf French bread (8 oz)
- 1 1/2 oz thinly sliced prosciutto (from 3-oz package), cut crosswise into ¼-inch strips
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (4 oz)
- 1/3 cup chopped red bell pepper
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh baby spinach leaves
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 package (4 oz) crumbled feta cheese
- 2 oz cream cheese, softened (from 8-oz package)
- 1/3 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
Directions:
- Heat oven to 350 F. Line large cookie sheet with cooking parchment paper.
- In 10-inch nonstick skillet, cook prosciutto over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, 4 to 5 minutes or until crisp.
- Place bread on cookie sheet. Using a serrated knife, carefully hollow out bread by cutting a 3 inch wide V-shape lengthwise down center of loaf to within 1/2 inch of bottom.
- In medium bowl, stir in prosciutto and remaining ingredients except Parmesan cheese until well mixed. Spoon cheese mixture in hollowed out loaf; sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
- Bake 20 to 22 minutes or until filling is hot and cheese is melted.
- Cool 5 minutes. Cut into slices and serve warm.
