Instructions

• Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
• Cut the loaf of French bread lengthwise into two halves and place both cut sides up on the prepared baking sheet.
• Brush the cut sides evenly with the melted unsalted butter and sprinkle the garlic powder over both halves.
• Loosely cover the bread with a piece of aluminum foil and bake for 5 minutes to warm the bread.
• While the bread bakes, remove the seeds from the jalapeno peppers and chop them. Reserve 2 tablespoons of the chopped jalapenos for topping and set aside.
• In a medium mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, sour cream, the remaining chopped jalapenos, the salt, and the black pepper. Mix until smooth and well combined.
• Remove the bread from the oven and uncover. Spread the jalapeno-cream cheese mixture evenly over both bread halves, dividing it between the two pieces.
• Evenly top both halves with the shredded mozzarella and shredded cheddar cheeses.
• Sprinkle the reserved 2 tablespoons of chopped jalapenos over the cheese.
• Return the baking sheet to the oven and bake for 2 to 4 minutes, until the cheeses are melted.
• Remove the bread from the oven and transfer to a cutting board. Let cool for a few minutes.
• Slice the bread into serving pieces and serve.