1 firm round loaf of bread (1 1/2 lb. 8-10 inches in diameter

FILLING:

2 c. sharp shredded cheddar cheese (8 oz.)
2 (3 oz. each) pkg. cream cheese, softened
1 1/2 c. dairy sour cream
1 c. diced cooked ham
1/2 c. chopped green onion
1 (4 oz.) can whole green chilies, drained and chopped
1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
2 tbsp. vegetable oil
1 tbsp. butter, melted

Slice off top of bread loaf, leaving top. Carefully hollow out inside of loaf with small paring knife, leaving 1/2 inch in shell. Cut the removed bread into 1 inch cubes, about 3 cups; reserve. To make filling, combine the cheese and sour cream in bowl; stir in ham, green onion, chilies, and Worcestershire sauce. Spoon filling into hollow loaf. Replace top. Wrap loaf tightly and several layers of heavy duty aluminum foil. Set on cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour and 10 minutes or until filling in heated through. Meanwhile, stir bread cubes, oil, and melted butter. Arrange on a separate cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degrees. Turning occasionally for 10-15 minutes or until golden brown. Remove filled loaf of bread from oven. Unwrap and transfer to platter. Remove top from bread; stir filling and serve with cubes and raw vegetables as dippers.