Blooming Onion Bread

By cw_2009

Cheesey garlic and onion bread is served warm. It is so yummy you might just eat it all! Serve as a side or as an appetizer - there won't be any leftovers!

Ingredients

• 1 loaf sourdough bread, unsliced
• 12 -16 ounces monterey jack cheese, thinly sliced
• 1 ⁄2 cup butter, melted
• 1 to 2 tablespoons garlic, minced
• 1 ⁄2 cup green onion, finely diced
• 2 teaspoons poppy seeds

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350°F.

Cut the bread lengthwise and widthwise without cutting through the bottom crust. This can be a little tricky going the second way but the bread is very forgiving. Place on a foil-lined baking sheet.

Insert cheese slices between cuts.

Combine melted butter, garlic, onion, and poppy seeds. Pour over bread. Wrap in foil; place on a baking sheet.

Bake for 15 minutes.
Unwrap the bread and bake 10 more minutes, or until cheese is bubbling.