Yummm.........

Cheese Loaf is a must for Christmas lunch at our house. I make the filling ahead. And prepare the bread bowl ahead of time so all I have to do Christmas morning is fill it, wrap it, and bake it. Its simply delicious. Make it for your New Years Eve party.

2 lbs. sourdough bread loaf

2 c. sharp cheddar, shredded

1 1/2 c. sour cream

8 oz. cream cheese, softened

1 T. Worchestershire sauce

2 2 oz. pkg dried beef, diced

1 4 oz. can green chilis

1 bunch onion greens, chopped

Bread bowl-

Slice off top for lid. Hollow out center leaving 1-1 1/2 inch shell.

Save bread for dipping. Cut into bite size pieces.

Filling-

Combine all ingredients.

When ready to bake fill bowl. Replace top. Wrap in foil. Bake at 325* for 1 1/2 hrs.

Serve with cubed bread, bagels, pita chips.

24 servings.

To get the "overflow" look was a mistake. We thought the filling didnt look heated thru so put it in the microwave for 2 min. In less than a minute it had overflowed and was bubbling.

I usually take my filling out of the frig and hour or so before baking. Let it chill out! If taking it straight out to put it directly in oven may need to add baking time.

We serve it with cut up bagel or french bread.

Make it and ........Enjoy!