Description
This flavorful Green Chile Cheese Bread is a delicious and easy-to-make Southwestern side dish featuring a blend of sharp cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses mixed with creamy mayonnaise, sour cream, diced green chiles, and aromatic green onions. Perfectly baked until bubbly and golden, it makes a great accompaniment to soups, chili, or grilled meats and is sure to be a crowd-pleaser at any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients
- 1 loaf French bread or Italian bread (about 12 inches)
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1 can (4 oz) diced green chiles, drained
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 375°F (190°C) to warm up while you prepare the bread, ensuring it reaches the ideal baking temperature.
- Prepare Bread: Slice the loaf of French or Italian bread in half lengthwise, then place both halves cut-side up on a baking sheet to be ready for topping.
- Mix Cheese Spread: In a mixing bowl, combine shredded sharp cheddar, Monterey Jack cheese, mayonnaise, sour cream, diced green chiles, chopped green onions, garlic powder, and black pepper. Stir thoroughly until the mixture is well combined and creamy.
- Assemble: Spread the cheese mixture evenly over the cut sides of both bread halves, ensuring a generous coverage for maximum flavor.
- Bake: Place the prepared baking sheet into the preheated oven and bake for 15 to 18 minutes, or until the cheese topping is melted and bubbly.
- Broil: For a beautifully golden and slightly crisp top, switch to the broiler setting and broil the bread for an additional 1 to 2 minutes carefully watching to avoid burning.
- Finish and Serve: Remove the bread from the oven and sprinkle freshly chopped cilantro on top if desired. Slice the bread into servings and enjoy warm for the best taste and texture.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, substitute the canned diced green chiles with roasted Hatch chiles.
- This bread is a fantastic side for soups, chili, or grilled meats, enhancing any meal.
- Leftover bread can be reheated in a toaster oven to maintain or restore its crispy texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southwestern
