Savory Party Bread

Yield: 6 to 8 servings.

Ingredients

• 1 (1 pound) unsliced round loaf sourdough bread
• 1 pound Monterey Jack cheese, sliced
• 1/2 cup butter, melted
• 1/2 cup chopped scallions
• 2 to 3 teaspoons poppy seeds

Instructions

1. Cut the bread lengthwise and crosswise without cutting through the bottom crust. Insert cheese between cuts.
2. Combine butter, onions and poppy seeds; drizzle over the bread. Wrap in foil; place on a baking sheet.
3. Bake at 350 degrees F for 15 minutes.
4. Uncover; bake for 10 minutes longer or until the cheese is melted.