Chili Loaf

Directions

1. 1
   Cut the top off the loaf leaving an edge 3/4-1 inch from crust rim. Pull out the center of the loaf. Tear the center bread into 1/2 inch bread chunks.
2. 2
   Brush the interior of the loaf with enough butter to coat. Wrap the crust with foil.
3. 3
   Bake at 350 until interior is lightly toasted, 7-9 minutes.
4. 4
   Blend neufchatel cheese, eggs, 1/2 cup milk, flour, chili, and salt. Stir chilies into cheese mixture.
5. 5
   Set hot crust on a baking sheet and pour filling into it.
6. 6
   Add remaining 1/4 cup milk, stir with a fork, then push enough 1/2 inch chunks of bread into the filling to bring it up to the crust rim.
7. 7
   Return loaf to the oven. Bake until center is firmly set when loaf is gently shaken, 40-45 minutes.
8. 8
   Remove from oven and immediately sprinkle with cheddar cheese. Let cool at least 15 minutes. Remove foil.
9. 9
   Peel and thenly slice or dice avocado, mix with lime juice, and arrange on the chili loaf.
10. 10
    Cut loaf and serve with tomatillo sauce and salt to taste.