Blooming Bread Food

BLOOMIN' ONION BREAD

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Cut the bread lengthwise and widthwise without cutting through the bottom crust. This can be a little tricky going the second way but the bread is very forgiving.
• Place on a foil-lined baking sheet.
• Insert cheese slices between cuts.
• Combine melted butter, garlic, onion, and poppy seeds. Pour over bread.
• Wrap in foil; place on a baking sheet.
• Bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 minutes.
• Unwrap the bread and bake 10 more minutes, or until cheese is bubbling.

BLOOMIN' BRIE BREAD

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning.
• Slice off the top quarter of the bread. Place the wheel of brie on top of the bread and use a paring knife to trace around it. Scoop out the inner circle of bread. Brush the olive oil mixture on the inside of the bread. Carefully, cut down around the edges of the bread to create the slices that people will tear after baking.
• Sprinkle with about 1/2 cup mozzarella, place the brie on top, then sprinkle with the rest of the mozzarella. Place the bread top on top of the cheese and bake until the cheese has melted and the bread is toasty, about 20 minutes.
• Serve warm.