Cheddar Beef Bread

CHEDDAR BEEF BREAD

2 pkg. 11 oz. each Creamed Chipped Beef, defrosted
2 cups 8 oz. each shredded cheddar cheese
1 can 8 oz. water chestnuts, drained and chopped
1/4 cup chopped green onion
2 tsp. worcestershire sauce
3/4 tsp. onion powder
1/2 tsp. hot red pepper sauce
1/4 tsp. salt
1 lb. (1 Loaf) unsliced Italian bread

Combine Creamed Chipped Beef, 1 1/2 cups Cheddar cheese, water chestnuts, green onion, Worcestershire sauce, onion powder, pepper sauce and salt in large bowl. Slice bread three times vertically and approximately every 1 1/2 inches horizontally to within 1/4' of bottom crust. Bread will have a 'checkerboard' appearance. Stuff all cuts in bread with Creamed Chipped Beef mixture. Wrap bread in aluminum foil, keeping top exposed. Sprinkle remaining cheese on top of stuffed bread. Bake in preheated 400 degree oven for 35 to 40 minutes or until bread is browned and crispy. Makes 10 servings.