"This is just a wonderfully tasty way to start off any good meal. But if your like my family and can't get enough of artichokes this becomes the weekend snack"

Ingredient :

• ¹⁄₄cup butter
• 2 -3garlic cloves, minced
• 2teaspoons sesame seeds
• 1(14 ounce) can artichoke hearts, drained & chopped
• 1cup shredded monterey jack cheese
• 1cup grated parmesan cheese
• 1cup sour cream
• 1loaf French bread
• ¹⁄₂cup shredded cheddar cheese (I prefer sharp)

Directions :

• Preheat over to 350°F.
• Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat.
• Add garlic and sesame seeds.
• Sauté until lightly browned.
• Remove from heat and stir in artichoke, Monterey jack, parmesan and sour cream.
• Cut bread in half lengthwise.
• Scoop out center of each piece, leaving a 1 inch shell.
• Add approximately 1/2 of the removed bread pieces to the artichoke mixture.
• Stir to blend.
• Spoon artichoke mixture into french bread shells and sprinkle with cheddar cheese.
• Place on baking sheet and cover with foil.
• Bake for 25 minutes.
• Remove foil and bake 5 minutes more.
• Cool slightly and cut into slices.