Cheesy Mushroom Pull-Apart Bread

Directions

1. 1
   Heat a medium skillet on medium. Add the butter. Once the butter is melted, add the mushrooms. Cook 4-5 minutes until they start to sweat. Add the thyme and continue to cook another 2-3 minutes.
2. 2
   Set mushrooms aside and allow to cool.
3. 3
   For the Bread.
4. 4
   Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
5. 5
   Cut the bread lengthwise and widthwise without cutting through the bottom crust. This can be a little tricky going the second way but the bread is very forgiving.
6. 6
   Place loaf on a foil-lined baking sheet.
7. 7
   Insert cheese slices between cuts. Pour the mushrooms between the cuts. Use your fingers to push the mushrooms down into the loaf.
8. 8
   Combine butter, onion, and poppy seeds. Drizzle over bread. Wrap in foil; place on a baking sheet.
9. 9
   Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes.
10. 10
    Unwrap the bread and bake 10 more minutes, or until cheese is melted.