Cut a slice, about 34/ inch thick, of the top of the French bread loaf and set aside. Pinch out the soft part of the bread, leaving the crust about one inch of bread along the sides and bottom of the loaf. Set aside the chunks of bread to service with the dip later.
Mix the remaining ingredients together in medium bowl. Pour mixture into bread bowl and set the bread oval set aside earlier on top.
Wrap loaf well in double thickness of aluminum foil and place on baking sheet.
Bake in preheated oven for approximately one hour.
Unwrap bread. Serve warm with reserved bread, crackers or study chips.