Hot Bacon Cheese Spread
This creamy spread, made with Monterey Jack and Parmesan cheeses, is sure to warm up your next holiday party. Guests never wander too far from the table when I put out this fragrant dip. —Bonnie Hawkins, Elkhorn, Wisconsin16 ServingsPrep: 10 min. Bake: 1 hour
Ingredients
- 1 unsliced round loaf (1 pound) Italian bread
- 2 cups (8 ounces) shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup Hellmann's® Real Mayonnaise
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- 1/4 cup chopped onion
- 5 Wright® Brand Bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
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- 1 garlic clove, minced
Directions
- Cut top fourth off loaf of bread; carefully hollow out bottom,
- leaving a 1-in. shell. Cube removed bread and set aside. Combine the
- remaining ingredients; spoon into bread bowl. Replace top. Place on
- an ungreased baking sheet.
- Bake at 350° for 1 hour or until heated through. Serve with
- reserved bread cubes. Yield: 2 cups.
Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (2 tablespoons) equals 263 calories, 19 g fat (6 g saturated fat), 23 mg cholesterol, 433 mg sodium, 15 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 8 g protein.
Wine: Light-Bodied White Wine: Enjoy this recipe with a light-bodied white wine such as Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio.