Bread Boat With Crab Spread

Prep Time: 20 Minutes

Cook Time: 60 Minutes

Ready In: 80 Minutes

Servings: 1

It is perfect for entertaining at the time of the year or whenever. It is really great. This is wonderful for a crowd and it's easy.

Ingredients:

1 (11 ounce) can pillsbury refrigerated crusty french loaf

1/2 cup shredded asiago cheese

1/2 cup shredded monterey jack pepper cheese

1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese, softened (at room temperature)

2 tablespoons mayonnaise or 2 tablespoons salad dressing or 2 tablespoons miracle whip

1 tablespoon white wine worcestershire sauce

1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

1 small garlic clove, finely chopped

1 (14 ounce) can artichoke hearts, drained, chopped

6 ounces crabmeat, well drained and picked over

2 ounces diced pimentos, drained

1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

Directions:

1. Heat oven to 350°F
2. Bake French loaf as directed on can.
3. Cool 30 minutes.
4. In medium microwavable bowl, mix remaining ingredients except parsley.
5. Set aside.
6. Cut 1 inch from top of loaf.
7. Cut top into 1-inch pieces; place in serving basket.
8. With sharp knife, cut around inside of loaf, leaving 1/2-inch-thick sides.
9. Remove bread, leaving inside of loaf hollow.
10. Cut removed bread into 1-inch pieces; place in serving basket.
11. Microwave cream cheese mixture uncovered on medium (50%) 3 to 4 minutes or until hot, stirring twice.
12. Spoon hot mixture into hollowed-out loaf.
13. Sprinkle with parsley.
14. Serve spread with bread pieces and/or crackers &/or seasoned party pitas(Seasoned Party Pitas).

By RecipeOfHealth.com