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 Jan. 13, 2013 by Bugenhagen

Only needs 1 jar of cheese as it was too strong tasting.

Reviewed on Jan. 01, 2013 by Brenda2772

Didn't have bacon. Added ground red pepper (1/8 tsp) and garlic powder (1/4 tsp).

Reviewed on Feb. 05, 2012 by Kelly3jb

This was deeelicious! I added a little minced garlic and fried my own bacon. The beer really gives it a wonderful flavor. Will definitely make again.

Reviewed on Nov. 27, 2011 by cody8381

Very easy to make, good flavor, went over really well at Super Bowl party - especially with the guys who liked the "beer" appeal!

Reviewed on Nov. 15, 2011 by sweepsnut3000

I think this is the recipe that was such a hit when I made it before. I usually can't stand fake cheese, but in this recipe, it works. My only complaint is that the jarred cheese called for is a tad bit pricey, so I can't make it very often. Still, I would definitely make it again!

Reviewed on Sep. 08, 2011 by aserrin

Reviews are written after the recipe has been tested. If a category is noted, the recipe should conform to that category and should be considered when reviewing. This recipe says it is "Quick" and yes it is that. It is also very flavorful. I loved it and will make it again when we have Football Parties

Reviewed on Sep. 06, 2011 by debi0223

People it isn't like you are going to pick up the bread bowl and drink the beer cheese!  Get a life!  I put cut off the top of the bread to make a bowl and pull out some from the bottome - but cutting up another loaf of bread gives enough cubes to use for a party !  I never bring any of this home - goes like crazy at super bowl parties!

 

Reviewed on Sep. 05, 2011 by druid102

Loved this ..easy, quick. 

Reviewed on Sep. 05, 2011 by Regi M

Love the recipe and its adaptability! For nojoro if you're worried about the alcohol in the beer use non-alcoholic beer. The beer is integral to the flavour of the recipe.

Reviewed on Sep. 04, 2011 by debi0223

I have been making this recipe for over 20 yrs.! I don't microwave anything. Have cream cheese at room temp, 1 jar of cheese whiz and minced garlic. I always use low fat cream cheese. Combine cream cheese, cheese and garlic using electric mixer. The beer is to thin it out. I don't measure the beer, just add to the consistency I want. Great for parties. Fun to use another loaf of different bread to cube.

 
 

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