Oka cheese-stuffed loaf

Preparation time 10 minutes

Total time: 30 minutes

Ingredients

80 mL (1/3 cup) olive oil
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
15 mL (1 tbsp.) basil pesto
15 mL (1 tbsp.) Dijon mustard
1 round loaf of bread (about 600 g)
310 mL (1 1/4 cups) grated or sliced OKA L’Artisan or OKA Smoked L’Artisan cheese (about 300 g)

Preheat oven to 190°C (375°F).
Stir together oil, garlic, pesto, and mustard in a small bowl. Reserve.
Using a sharp bread knife, slice a grid pattern into loaf, leaving base intact (keep about 1 cm thick).
Place loaf on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Divide grated or sliced cheese evenly among the slits in the loaf.
Slowly pour oil blend over loaf so that it soaks in.
Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until cheese is fully melted.
Place loaf in the centre of the table so guests can tear chunks off the loaf with their fingers or forks.

Pairs perfectly with mild red beer.