Warm Bacon Cheese Spread Recipe

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My friends threaten not to come by unless this dip is on the menu! The rich spread bakes right in the bread bowl and goes well with almost any dipper. Plus, cleanup is a breeze. -Nicole Marcotte, Smithers, British Columbia

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Warm Bacon Cheese Spread Recipe
  • Prep: 15 min. Bake: 1 hour
  • Yield: 32 Servings
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Ingredients

  • 1 round loaf (1 pound) sourdough bread
  • 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
  • 1-1/2 cups (12 ounces) sour cream
  • 2 cups (8 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 3/4 pound sliced bacon, cooked and crumbled
  • 1/2 cup chopped green onions
  • Assorted crackers

Directions

  • Cut the top fourth off the loaf of bread; carefully hollow out the bottom, leaving a 1-in. shell. Cut the removed bread and top of loaf into cubes; set aside.
  • In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until fluffy. Add the sour cream, cheddar cheese and Worcestershire sauce until blended; stir in bacon and onions.
  • Spoon into bread shell. Wrap in a piece of heavy-duty foil (about 24 in. x 17 in.). Bake at 325° for 1 hour or until heated through. Serve with crackers and reserved bread cubes. Yield: 4 cups.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (2 tablespoons) equals 132 calories, 9 g fat (5 g saturated fat), 26 mg cholesterol, 214 mg sodium, 8 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 5 g protein.

Originally published as Warm Bacon Cheese Spread in Taste of Home December/January 2003, p27

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Reviewed on Jan. 29, 2012 by raych32

I made this for the first time as a Thanksgiving appetizer. Everyone loved it! Can't wait to make it again.


Reviewed on Nov. 27, 2011 by MNixon4746

TOTALLY THE BEST!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


Reviewed on Oct. 09, 2011 by patpierceall

Way too salty.


Reviewed on Dec. 13, 2010 by Wrangler505

This the first thing to go when I bring it to a party. Very Yummy


Reviewed on Sep. 13, 2010 by Gtat

I make this every year for our superbowl get together its gone way before half-time...


Reviewed on Jul. 20, 2010 by becky8637

Yum! This was delicious. Everyone liked it!


Reviewed on Jul. 20, 2010 by Detrick

Excellent recipe. I double it and freeze it in smaller containers so that we always have it on hand. Yum!


Reviewed on Jun. 13, 2010 by khuser

Love this recipe!!!! The ladies at work always want this brought at potlucks; its a must at family gatherings--wherever this goes, I need to take the recipe along. Give it a try--you'll love it, too!


Reviewed on Jan. 02, 2010 by brennemanrs

This was a great recipe. I have made it several times now.


Reviewed on Dec. 23, 2009 by Stef_j13

I made this for a Christmas party I went to... everyone LOVED this dip and raved about it. It was easy to make and really quite tasty!

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