Description
This Green Chile Cheese Bread is a deliciously cheesy and slightly spicy bread that makes a perfect appetizer or side dish. Loaded with cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses, green chiles, and a hint of garlic, it’s a crowd-pleaser for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Bread:
- 1 loaf French bread or Italian bread (cut in half lengthwise)
Cheese Mixture:
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup canned diced green chiles (drained)
- 2 green onions (chopped)
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix cheese mixture: In a medium bowl, combine cheddar cheese, Monterey Jack cheese, mayonnaise, green chiles, green onions, garlic powder, black pepper, and cilantro.
- Spread cheese mixture: Evenly spread the cheese mixture over both halves of the cut bread.
- Bake: Place the bread on the baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Broil: For a golden top, broil for 1-2 minutes, watching closely.
- Serve: Let cool slightly, then slice and serve warm.
Notes
- This bread pairs well with soups, chili, or as an appetizer.
- For enhanced flavor, use freshly roasted green chiles.
- To add more heat, sprinkle a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southwestern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 390mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
