Chili Boat - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 large loaf italian bread
4 Tbsp. butter, melted
1 c. chopped celery
4 green onions, sliced (including some green tops)
2 (15 oz.) cans chili with beans
1/2 c. shredded Monterey Jack or Cheddar cheese

Preparation

Preheat oven to 375\u00b0.
Cut a slice from top of loaf to make a lid.
Hollow out loaf, reserving crumbs and leaving a 1/2-inch shell.
Brush inside and out with melted butter.
Mix 1 cup reserved crumbs with celery, onion and chili in medium bowl. Spoon into loaf and sprinkle with cheese.
Replace top of bread. Wrap loaf in foil and place on baking sheet.
Bake 45 minutes or until heated through.