What You Need:

1 (1 lb.) loaf Hawaiian sweet bread
1 (8 oz.) block of Swiss cheese
1/2 C of unsalted butter, melted
1 T of garlic, minced
1 t of salt
3 slices of red onion, chopped

How to Make It:

The oven temperature is set to preheat to 350 degrees.
Cut the bread at 1 inch intervals to within 2 inches from the bottom.
Cut the Swiss cheese into 1/2 inch slices and put into the cuts of the bread loaf.
Place the butter, garlic and salt into a small mixing bowl and stir to combine.
Add the onion and turn to coat well with the butter mixture.
Carefully spoon the butter mixture over the bread allowing it to run down all sides.
Wrap the bread completely in heavy duty aluminum foil.
Put in oven and bake until the cheese is completely melted about 25 minutes.

Makes 12 servings

Preparation Time: approximately 10 minutes
Baking Time: approximately 25 minutes
Total Time: approximately 35 minutes

This bread is simple and easy to make and everyone will like the taste. It’s sure to be a hit at your Christmas buffet. You may leave the onion out if you prefer. Decrease the salt by 1/4 tsp if you use salted butter.