Cheese and Tomato Bread Bowl

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F. Cut a circle in the top of the 1 bread loaf and scoop out the soft interior, leaving a 1-inch thick shell. Tear the removed bread into bite-size pieces.

Step 2

Place the bread bowl and torn bread pieces on a baking sheet. Drizzle with 1 tbsp olive oil and sprinkle with 0.25 tsp salt and 0.25 tsp black pepper. Bake for 10-12 minutes until the bowl is crisp and the pieces are golden.

Step 3

While the bread bakes, halve the 1 cup cherry tomatoes and chop the 2 tbsp chives. In a medium bowl, combine the 1.5 cups cottage cheese, tomatoes, and chives. Stir gently to mix.

Step 4

Remove the bread bowl from the oven and let it cool for 5 minutes. Spoon the cottage cheese mixture into the warm bowl, filling it generously.

Step 5

Serve immediately, using the toasted bread pieces for dipping. Enjoy while the bowl is still crisp.

Step 6

If you have extra filling, serve it alongside in a small bowl for refills.