Shelly's Recipe

GARLIC ARTICHOKE DIP

Category: Dips - Hot

1 round loaf dark bread, unsliced
5 green onions, chopped
6 garlic cloves, finely minced
2 tbsp butter
1 (8 oz) pkg cream cheese, room temperature
2 cups sour cream
12 oz shredded sharp cheddar
1 (8 oz) can artichoke hearts, not marinated

Preheat oven to 350. Cut the top of the loaf of bread, and set aside. Scoop out the soft part of the bread and reserve.

In a skillet, saute the green onions and garlic in the butter until the they soften. Saute at a lower heat and do not scorch. Add the cream cheese, softened onions and garlic, sour cream, and cheddar. Blend well.

Drain the artichoke hearts and chop. Fold in to the cheese mixture.

Fill the hollowed out bread with the mixture. Replace the bread top and wrap in a double thickness of heavy-duty aluminum foil. Bake for 1-1/2 hours. Remove foil and the top of the bread loaf and serve.

Serve with cut up pieces of garlic toast, French bread, crackers or bagel chips. You can also toast the pieces of chopped bread from the loaf and serve with the dip.