Stuffed Bread Appetizers Recipe

Ingredients

11 ounces cream cheese, softened1 cup chopped celery1 cup shredded cheddar cheese1/2 cup chopped sweet red pepper1/2 cup chopped water chestnuts1 teaspoon garlic salt1 loaf (1 pound) French bread, halved lengthwise2 tablespoons mayonnaiseDried parsley flakes4 dill pickle spears4 slices deli ham

Preparation

Combine first six ingredients. 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.

Fill each half with cheese mixture. Wrap pickle spears in ham; place lengthwise over cheese mixture on bottom half of loaf. Replace top; press to seal. Wrap in foil; refrigerate overnight. Just before serving, cut into 1-in. slices.