Cut bread in half lengthwise. Remove enough bread from bottom half to create 1/2-inch-deep cavity. Mix cheese with remaining ingredients. Season with salt and pepper. Pack cheese mixture into bottom half of bread. Place top half of bread over and press loaf together firmly. Wrap tightly in foil. (Can be made 3 hours ahead. let stand at room temperature.) Preheat oven to 350°F. Bake bread until heated through, about 30 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes. Remove foil; cut bread crosswise into 1 inch wide diagonal slices and serve. appet x