Awesome Cheese Dip in Bread Bowl
🕒 Total Time: 55 minutes
🥘 Cook Time: 40 minutes
🔪 Prep Time: 15 minutes
👨🍳 Servings: 12
Description:
I served this recipe at a holiday party, and it vanished faster than Santa’s sleigh on Christmas Eve! It’s not surprising though, with its irresistible combination of gooey cheese, crispy bacon, and savory flavors. Perfect for any gathering, this dish brings a taste of the Midwest to your table.
Ingredients:
- 1 bread loaf (for hollowing out)
- 2 cups shredded colby-monterey jack cheese
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
Instructions:
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Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
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Prepare the Bread Bowl:
- Using a sharp knife, carefully hollow out the top of the bread loaf to create a “bowl,” leaving about a 1-inch border around the edges and bottom. Reserve the removed bread for other uses, like making breadcrumbs or croutons.
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Prepare the Cheese Mixture:
- In a mixing bowl, combine the shredded colby-monterey jack cheese, mayonnaise, minced garlic, grated parmesan cheese, chopped onion, and crumbled bacon. Mix until well combined.
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Fill the Bread Bowl:
- Spoon the cheese mixture into the hollowed-out bread bowl, pressing gently to pack it in and fill any gaps.
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Bake:
- Place the filled bread bowl on a baking sheet and transfer it to the preheated oven. Bake for about 40 minutes, or until the cheese is hot, bubbly, and golden brown on top.
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Serve:
- Once baked, remove the bread bowl from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy the cheesy goodness while it’s still warm!
This Awesome Cheese Dip in a Bread Bowl is sure to be the star of any gathering, whether it’s a holiday party, game day celebration, or casual get-together with friends and family. Serve it alongside your favorite dippers, like bread cubes, crackers, or vegetable sticks, and watch it disappear before your eyes!
