- Cut a slice, about 5-inches in diameter off top of bread; reserve slice.
- Remove center portion of bread, leaving a shell.
- Use bread pieces for bread crumbs or stuffing.
- In a skillet, heat 4 tablespoons of the butter, lightly saute onions and half of the garlic.
- Remove from heat and add cream cheese, sour cream and cheddar cheese; mix well.
- Fold in artichoke hearts.
- Put mixture into bread shell; cover with reserved slice of bread.
- Wrap in heavy foil and bake in electric oven at 350°F for 1 hour.
- In a small skillet, heat remaining 4 tablespoons butter; add remaining minced garlic and saute lightly.
- Pour butter mixture over baguettes; wrap in foil.
- Bake with dip for the last 10 to 15 minutes.
- Dip bread slices into artichoke dip.
- Remaining bread shell can be served with soup or salad.
Makes about 20 servings.
Approximate Nutrient Analysis per Serving:
400 calories, 21 g total fat, 14 g saturated fat, 55 mg cholesterol, 700 mg sodium, 40 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 3 g sugar, and 13 g protein
