Pepperoni And Vegetable Loaf

Ingredients

• 1 pound un loaf bread french (such as Francisco International)
• 0.3 cup mayonnaise reduced-fat
• 16 ounce giardiniera vegetables drained chopped well (such as Vigo)
• 4 ounce sharp cheddar cheese reduced-fat
• 24 slices turkey pepperoni 

Equipment

• knife
• plastic wrap

Directions

1. Slanting knife at an angle, cut a 3- x 1 1/2-inch oval piece out of top of loaf (to make a hollow loaf). Set top aside.
2. Spread mayonnaise in cut surface of loaf.
3. Layer cheese, pepperoni, and vegetables in loaf; top with reserved top, pressing firmly to pack. Wrap tightly in heavyduty plastic wrap, and chill at least 4 hours.
4. Cut loaf crosswise into 8 pieces.