Green Chile Stuffed Cheese Bread
Servings: 8 Servings
Ingredients
- 8 Tbsp. unsalted butter softened
- 4 ounces green chiles 1 can, well drained
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 loaf bakery bread boule, oblong or shorter loaf works best
- 2 cups fiesta blend cheese Mexican blend or taco blend will also work
- Freshly chopped parsley cilantro, or green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350ºF, and line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
- In a small bowl, combine the butter, green chiles, garlic, and salt.8 Tbsp. unsalted butter, 4 ounces green chiles, 3 garlic cloves, ¼ teaspoon salt
- Use a sharp knife to cut the bread diagonally in rows about an inch apart. Don’t cut all the way through. Only go about ⅔ of the way through the loaf.1 loaf bakery bread
- Turn the loaf halfway, and repeat to form a crisscross (diamond) pattern. The bottom of the loaf should remain intact.
- Using your fingers, gently loosen the bread pieces without breaking them apart from the bottom. Use a pastry brush to apply the butter mixture to the inside of the bread.
- Stuff bits of shredded cheese inside the openings.2 cups fiesta blend cheese
- Wrap the bread tightly in foil and bake for 20 minutes. After 20 minutes, unwrap the bread, and bake for an additional 5 to 10 minutes to crisp the outside.
- Serve warm! Scroll up into the post to see post for tips, FAQs, and storage options.
Notes
*The calories listed are an approximation based on the ingredients in the recipe card and a serving size of about 1 cup of bread. Actual calories will vary.
*The serving size is an approximation and will vary based on the size of the loaf.
Nutrition Facts
Green Chile Stuffed Cheese Bread
Serving Size
1 cup
Amount per Serving
Calories
369
% Daily Value*
Fat
23
g
35
%
Saturated Fat
13
g
65
%
Trans Fat
0.5
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
6
g
Cholesterol
86
mg
29
%
Sodium
507
mg
21
%
Potassium
97
mg
3
%
Carbohydrates
29
g
10
%
Fiber
2
g
8
%
Sugar
2
g
2
%
Protein
12
g
24
%
Vitamin A
654
IU
13
%
Vitamin C
2
mg
2
%
Calcium
243
mg
24
%
Iron
2
mg
11
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
