Ingredients

The following ingredients have 8 Servings
  • 1 medium bread loaf (oval shape)
  • 1 lb mozzarella cheese (cubed, or Havarti, Jack or cheddar)
  • ½ cup olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning (or preferred spice)
  • salt and pepper (to taste)
  • crudités (carrots, celery, olives, nuts etc. - optional)

Instruction

  • Preheat oven to 400°F. Set aside two 18-inch sheets of foil.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the oil, Italian seasoning, salt & pepper. Reserve.
  • Carve out the middle of the bread loaf in the shape of a football seam, reserving the cutout pieces.
  • Place bread loaf and pieces on one piece of foil. Brush all pieces of bread with the oil mixture.
  • Place second piece of foil on top of the loaf, pinching the edges together with bottom foil to seal up into a package.
  • Bake for 20-25 minutes. Meanwhile, prepare your serving platter and crudités.
  • Remove the bread bowl from oven to the platter and serve immediately.