Savory Party Bread

Ingredient

1 (1-pound) round sourdough bread loaf, unsliced
1 pound shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1/2 cup butter, melted
1/2 cup green onions, chopped
2 teaspoons poppy seeds

Method

1. Cut bread several times lengthwise and crosswise, making a grid-like pattern, without cutting through the bottom crust. Insert cheese between cuts.
2. Combine butter, onions and poppy seeds; drizzle over bread. Wrap in foil and place on a baking sheet.
3. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 15 minutes. Uncover and bake an additional 10 minutes or until cheese has melted.

Makes 8 servings.