Italian Cheese Loaf Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 loaf (1 pound) French bread
• 2 cups diced fresh tomatoes
• 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
• 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 1/4 cup grated Romano cheese
• 1/4 cup chopped ripe olives
• 1/4 cup Italian salad dressing
• 1 teaspoon chopped fresh basil
• 1 teaspoon chopped fresh oregano

Directions

• Cut top half off loaf of bread; set aside. Carefully hollow out bottom of loaf, leaving a 1/2-in. shell (discard removed bread or save for another use).
• In a bowl, combine the remaining ingredients; mix well. Spoon into bread shell; replace top. Wrap in foil. Bake at 350° for 25 minutes or until cheese is melted. Slice and serve warm. Yield: 12 servings.

Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (1 piece) equals 204 calories, 8 g fat (4 g saturated fat), 18 mg cholesterol, 478 mg sodium, 23 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 9 g protein.

• 12 Servings
• Prep: 15 min. Cook: 20 min.