2 (11-ounce) packages STOUFFER'S® Creamed Chipped Beef, defrosted
2 cups (8-ounces) shredded cheddar cheese - divided use
1 (8-ounce) can water chestnuts, drained and chopped
1/4 cup chopped green onion
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
3/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon hot red pepper sauce
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 (1-pound) loaf unsliced Italian bread
Combine Creamed Chipped Beef, 1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese, water chestnuts,
green onion, Worcestershire sauce, onion powder, pepper sauce and salt
in large bowl.
Slice bread three times vertically and approximately every 1 1/2-inches
horizontally to within 1/4-inch of bottom crust. Bread will have a 'checkerboard'
appearance.
Stuff all cuts in bread with Creamed Chipped Beef mixture.
Wrap bread in aluminum foil, keeping top exposed. Sprinkle remaining cheese
on top of stuffed bread.
Bake in preheated 400°F (205°C) oven for 35 to 40 minutes or until
bread is browned and crispy.
Makes 10 to 12 servings.
*DEFROST Creamed Chipped Beef in microwave on 50% power for 5 to 6 minutes.