Chili Loaf Recipe

Name: Chili Loaf
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (1 lb) round or oval French bread; 1 tablespoon butter, melted; 1 cup neufchatel cheese; 2 large eggs; 3/4 cup nonfat milk; 1/4 cup flour; 1/2 teaspoon ground mild california chili powder or 1/2 teaspoon paprika; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 (7 ounce) can diced green chilies; 1/2 cup 2% low-fat cheddar cheese, shredded; 1 (1/2 lb) firm-ripe avocado; 1 tablespoon lime juice; green tomatillo sauce

Servings: persons

1 (1 lb) round or oval French bread
1 tablespoon butter, melted
1 cup neufchatel cheese
2 large eggs
3/4 cup nonfat milk
1/4 cup flour
1/2 teaspoon ground mild california chili powder or 1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 (7 ounce) can diced green chilies
1/2 cup 2% low-fat cheddar cheese, shredded
1 (1/2 lb) firm-ripe avocado
1 tablespoon lime juice
green tomatillo sauce

1
Cut the top off the loaf leaving an edge 3/4-1 inch from crust rim. Pull out the center of the loaf. Tear the center bread into 1/2 inch bread chunks.
2
Brush the interior of the loaf with enough butter to coat. Wrap the crust with foil.
3
Bake at 350 until interior is lightly toasted, 7-9 minutes.
4
Blend neufchatel cheese, eggs, 1/2 cup milk, flour, chili, and salt. Stir chilies into cheese mixture.
5
Set hot crust on a baking sheet and pour filling into it.
6
Add remaining 1/4 cup milk, stir with a fork, then push enough 1/2 inch chunks of bread into the filling to bring it up to the crust rim.
7
Return loaf to the oven. Bake until center is firmly set when loaf is gently shaken, 40-45 minutes.
8
Remove from oven and immediately sprinkle with cheddar cheese. Let cool at least 15 minutes. Remove foil.
9
Peel and thenly slice or dice avocado, mix with lime juice, and arrange on the chili loaf.
10
Cut loaf and serve with tomatillo sauce and salt to taste.

325

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (1 lb) round or oval French bread, 1 tablespoon butter, melted, 1 cup neufchatel cheese, 2 large eggs, and more.

Yes, Chili Loaf falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Chili Loaf

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