Title: Artichoke party loaf
 Categories: None
      Yield: 1 Servings
 
  1 1/2 lb Loaf round sourdough bread
    1/2 c  Butter or margarine
      1 bn Green onions; chopped
      8    Cloves garlic; minced1 pkg,
           -(8 oz) cream cheese,
           -softened
      2 c  Sour cream
    3/4 lb Cheddar cheese; shredded
      1 cn (10 oz) water-packed
           -artichoke hearts; drained
           -and chopped
      2    French baguettes; thinly
           -sliced
 
  Notes: From Hawaiian Electric Kitchen.
  
  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 sauté 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 sauté 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.