Preheat the oven to 350ºF, and line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
In a small bowl, combine the butter, green chiles, garlic, and salt.
8 Tbsp. unsalted butter, 4 ounce(s) green chiles, 3 garlic cloves, ¼ tsp. salt
Use a sharp knife to cut the bread diagonally in rows about an inch apart. Don’t cut all the way through. Only go about ⅔ of the way through the loaf.
1 loaf bakery bread
Turn the loaf halfway, and repeat to form a crisscross (diamond) pattern. The bottom of the loaf should remain intact.
Using your fingers, gently loosen the bread pieces without breaking them apart from the bottom. Use a pastry brush to apply the butter mixture to the inside of the bread.
Stuff bits of shredded cheese inside the openings.
2 cups fiesta blend cheese
Wrap the bread tightly in foil and bake for 20 minutes. After 20 minutes, unwrap the bread, and bake for an additional 5 to 10 minutes to crisp the outside.
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