A charming Swiss village and a delicious Cheese Stuffed Bread.
1 1/3 sticks butter (abut 11 tablespoons)
8 cloved garlic, finely chopped
2 teaspoons dried tarragon
1 loaf crusty Italian bread, uncut
1 pound grated Swiss cheese
1 teaspoon salt
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In a medium saucepan, melt butter, stir in garlic and tarragon. Simmer 30 seconds, stirring. Remove from heat.
Slice bread in diagonal slices, about 1" apart and about 2/3 of the way down. Cut more diagonal slices going in the opposite direction in a criss cross pattern.
Place bread on a large sheet of heavy foil. Pour garlic butter in all the crevices. With your hands, stuff al the nooks and crannies with cheese. Wrap tightly and bake 45 minutes. Allow to cool slightly and dust with salt. Serves about 8. Best way to eat: Leave in foil, rip chunks off and enjoy with good friends and good wine.