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Beer Cheese in a Bread Bowl Recipe

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“My entire family loves this cheese dip. I often get requests to bring it to gatherings with friends,” says Julie Koch of Delaware, Ohio. Chopped scallions make a pretty garnish.

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20 Servings
Prep/Total Time: 15 min.

Ingredients

1 round loaf (1 pound) pumpernickel bread
2 jars (5 ounces each) sharp American cheese spread
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup beer or nonalcoholic beer
1/2 cup real bacon bits

Directions

Cut top fourth off loaf of bread; carefully hollow out bottom, leaving a 1/2-in. shell. Cube removed bread; set aside.
In a microwave-safe bowl, combine cheese spread and cream cheese. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 2 minutes, stirring every 30 seconds. Stir in beer. Microwave, uncovered, 20 seconds longer. Stir in bacon. Fill bread shell with cheese dip. Serve with reserved bread cubes. Yield: 2-1/2 cups.

Nutrition Facts: 2 tablespoons dip with 1/4 cup bread cubes equals 147 calories, 9 g fat (5 g saturated fat), 26 mg cholesterol, 506 mg sodium, 12 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 6 g protein.

Beer Cheese in a Bread Bowl published in Simple & Delicious July/August 2008, p57

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Reviewed on Aug. 29, 2009 by martagd

I have made this dip a couple of times and always get compliments. I serve it with pretzels and the bread.

Reviewed on Dec. 26, 2008 by wintermom9597

This was enjoyed by all, but I thought it needed something - it was too bland for me. I'd add green onions or some cayenne pepper next time just to punch it up a bit.

Reviewed on Aug. 07, 2008 by maggie2375

My sister made this recipe a few weeks ago and it was really good. If you like cheesy dips and a fast dip to make, try this one.

Reviewed on Aug. 07, 2008 by kitchebmom

I made this & my family loved it. I added real bacon & garlic powder, plus some fresh chopped basil. Will make this for the holdays & sprinkle paprika on top for color.

Reviewed on Aug. 06, 2008 by libralene

after adding bacon bits, try adding a 1/2 oz package of Ranch dressing mix a little at a time until desired tase is achieved.

Reviewed on Jul. 10, 2008 by nanf

Add some garlic powder instead of the bacon bits

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