The hearty cheese bread is a unique twist on plain cheesy garlic bread. The mushrooms add a wonderful earthiness, making it perfect for Meatless Monday. It pairs nicely with soup or a salad, but is equally good when eaten on its own.
Cheesy Mushroom Bread
Adapted from food52.com
8 oz. shredded mozzarella
4 oz. shredded cheddar
¾ c. butter
4 oz. mushrooms, sliced
2 T. minced onion
1 T. poppy seeds
½ t. seasoned salt
1 T. dry mustard
1 T. lemon juice
1 loaf French bread
Preheat oven to 350°F.
Make diagonal slices, about 1” apart, to within ¼” of the bottom of the loaf. Then, repeat this process but on the opposite slant, so that you’re making little diamonds across the loaf while leaving bottom intact.
Press cheese into all of the openings. Place loaf on heavy-duty aluminum foil and transfer to a baking sheet. In a medium sauté pan, melt butter and sauté mushrooms until caramelized. Remove from heat, and stir in the onion, poppy seed, salt, mustard, and lemon juice. Pour mixture over bread, coating evenly.
Seal foil tightly around loaf. Place on top oven rack and bake for 45 minutes.
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