Apple and Brie-Stuffed Bread

Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Serves 10.

1/2 t ground nutmeg
1/2 t sugar
1/4 t black pepper
1/4 t salt
1 (1 lb) round loaf sourdough bread
1 T butter, softened
2 (8 oz) rounds brie cheese, cut into 1/2″ cubes
1 large granny smith apple, cored, peeled and chopped
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1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a small bowl combine nutmeg, sugar, pepper and salt. Set aside.

2. Cut a thin slice from the top of the sourdough loaf. Remove bread from inside the loaf, leaving a shell 1″ thick. Cut removed bread into bite-size cubes; place in a resealable plastic bag or airtight container; set aside.

3. Spread butter inside the bread shell; sprinkle with half the nutmeg mixture. Add cheese and apple; sprinkle with remaining nutmeg mixture.

4. Place filled bread shell on a baking sheet. Bake 20 to 30 minutes or until cheese melts. Serve with bread cubes for dipping.