Description
The Cheesy Cob Loaf is a warm, inviting dish that boasts a crispy, golden crust encasing a soft, fluffy interior. Each bite reveals a gooey, melted cheese filling that tantalizes the taste buds with its rich, savory flavor, complemented by hints of garlic and herbs.
Ingredients
Scale
- Bread: 1 large round cob loaf
- Cheese Filling:
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Carefully hollow out the cob loaf, leaving about 1 inch of bread around the edges.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the mozzarella, cream cheese, Parmesan, sour cream, garlic, parsley, onion powder, and black pepper until well blended.
- Fill the hollowed cob loaf with the cheese mixture, packing it in tightly.
- Place the filled loaf on a baking sheet and cover it with aluminum foil.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, then remove the foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and the top is golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- This dish can be made ahead of time; prepare the cheese filling and hollow out the loaf, then assemble and bake just before serving.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- For a lighter version, substitute low-fat cream cheese and sour cream.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: appetizers
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 of the loaf)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2 grams
- Sodium: 600 milligrams
- Fat: 22 grams
- Saturated Fat: 12 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 24 grams
- Fiber: 1 gram
- Protein: 12 grams
- Cholesterol: 50 milligrams
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