Cheesy Spinach Party Loaf - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 to 1 1/2 lb. round sourdough bread loaf
1/3 c. Parkay margarine
2/3 c. chopped red or green pepper
1/2 c. chopped celery
1/3 c. chopped onion
1 lb. cubed Velveeta cheese
1 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen chopped spinach, cooked, drained and squeezed
1/4 tsp. crushed dried rosemary leaves

Preparation

Cut slice from top of bread; remove center, leaving 1-inch shell.
Cut removed bread into bite sized pieces; reserve.
Brush insides of shell with 3 tablespoons margarine, melted.
Place on cookie sheet with reserved bread.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 30 minutes. Saute peppers, celery and onions in remaining margarine until tender.
Add process cheese spread; stir over low heat until melted.
Stir in remaining ingredients; heat thoroughly, stirring constantly.
Pour into bread shell; serve with reserved bread, top slice and assorted vegetable dippers.
Makes 2 2/3 cups.