Ingredients

  • 1 round, hard loaf of bread (1 1/2 lbs., 8 to 10 inches in diameter)
  • 2 c. sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 2 (3 ounce.) Packages cream cheese, softened
  • 1 1/2 c. lowfat sour cream
  • 1 c. cooked ham, diced
  • 1/2 c. green onion, minced (including some of the green tips)
  • 1 (3 or possibly 4 ounce.) can minced green chilies or possibly 2 shakes of chili pwdr
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 tbsp. vegetable oil
  • 1 tbsp. butter, melted
  • Assorted raw vegetables for dipping, such as radish roses, broccoli florets, red and green pepper strips, mushroom caps, etc.

Method

  • Slice off top of bread and reserve.
  • Hollow out inside of bread with a small paring knife, leaving 1/2 inch shell.
  • Cut removed bread into 1 inch cubes (there should be about four c.) and reserve for toasting.
  • In medium bowl, combine Cheddar cheese, cream cheese and lowfat sour cream; mix well.
  • Stir in ham, green onion, chilies and Worcestershire sauce.
  • Spoon mix into bread shell and replace top of bread.
  • Wrap filled bread tightly with several layers of heavy-duty foil and place on cookie sheet.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for about 70 min, till cheese is melted.
  • Meanwhile, in large bowl, toss reserved bread cubes with oil and melted butter till lightly coated.
  • Turn out on baking sheet and bake at 350 degrees till golden.
  • Remove and reserve.
  • To serve: Remove and unwrap filled bread; place on serving platter.
  • Remove bread top and stir filling till smooth.
  • Use toasted bread cubes and assorted vegetables as dippers for the fondue.
  • Makes about 10 servings.