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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 20 Minutes Servings: 12 |
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You may want to double the recipe for this hearty cold appetizer because I've found that folks just can't seem to stop eating it! Ingredients:
2 packages (one 8 ounces, one 3 ounces) cream cheese, softened |
1 cup chopped celery |
1 cup (4 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese |
1/2 cup chopped sweet red pepper |
1/2 cup chopped water chestnuts |
1 teaspoon garlic salt |
1 loaf (26 inches) french bread, halved lengthwise |
mayonnaise |
dried parsley flakes |
4 dill pickle spears |
4 slices deli ham |
Directions:
1. In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients; set aside.
2. Hollow out top and bottom of bread, leaving a 1/2-in. shell (discard removed bread or save for another use). Spread thin layer of mayonnaise over bread; sprinkle with parsley.
3. Fill each half with cheese mixture. Wrap pickle spears in ham; place lengthwise over cheese mixture on bottom half of loaf. Replace top; press together to seal.
4. Wrap in foil; refrigerate overnight. Just before serving, cut into 1-in. slices. Yield: about 2 dozen.
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