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. Chopped scallions make a pretty garnish. —Julie Koch, Delaware, Ohio

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Beer Cheese in a Bread Bowl Recipe
  • Prep/Total Time: 15 min.
  • Yield: 20 Servings
10 5 15

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.

Editor's Note: This recipe was tested in a 1,100-watt microwave.

Nutritional 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.

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

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Reviewed on Sep. 04, 2011 by grammadi323

lots of ways to play with this one to "make it your own"...easy as is...

Reviewed on Sep. 04, 2011 by Emmy25

We love beer cheese soups, dips and this one is just as delicious. For those that want to argue on nutrition, find appropriate recipes for your desired nutritional benefits or health issues. As far as the recipe and taste, for those that are interested in the actual quality of this recipe, it was great. I did add some chopped green onion and I actually used a Hawaiian bread bowl....

Reviewed on Sep. 04, 2011 by nojoro

Is their a substiture I could use for the beer?

Reviewed on Sep. 04, 2011 by Toni51

To me, I would have preferred real shredded cheddar rather than the jarred cheese spread ... but there is no question that this is quick.

Reviewed on Sep. 04, 2011 by berrydenise

I wouldn't make this recipe for health reasons. 

Reviewed on Sep. 04, 2011 by JudiBlueEyes

ways add a tsp. of horseradish.

Reviewed on Sep. 04, 2011 by Maidy08

My mum used to make this whenever she would have company. There would literally be nothing left by the end of the day. Take away the bacon bits, add a bit of garlic powder, and you will have her recipe. Good stuff!

Reviewed on Jun. 16, 2011 by testprofile

Interesting one

Reviewed on Feb. 06, 2011 by kcgardener

After tasting a bit I added garlic powder and about 1 teasp dill. I think next time I will try maybe some chopped chili peppers and maybe some minced onion.... I thought it was easy and good a recipe you can play with to suit your own taste!!!

Reviewed on Mar. 28, 2010 by mandyre

So easy and delish. This was very quick to prepare and my family loved it. I wasn't able to find pumpernickel, so I used a sour dough round and served it with pretzels for dipping. It went quickly and got great reviews. This will stay on my rotation for easy entertaining.

 
 

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