Hot Bacon Cheese Spread

Name: Hot Bacon Cheese Spread
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Yield: 2 cups.
Ingredients: 1 unsliced round loaf (1 pound) Italian bread; 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese; 1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese; 1 cup mayonnaise; 1/4 cup chopped onion; 5 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled; 1 garlic clove, minced

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, Wisconsin

Ingredients

1 unsliced round loaf (1 pound) Italian bread
2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
1 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup chopped onion
5 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
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.

Editor's Note

Reduced-fat or fat-free mayonnaise may not be substituted for regular mayonnaise in this recipe.
Reduced-fat or fat-free mayonnaise is not recommended for this recipe.

Nutrition Facts

2 tablespoons: 263 calories, 19g fat (6g saturated fat), 23mg cholesterol, 433mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 8g protein.

Originally published as Hot Bacon Cheese Spread in Country Woman Christmas 2002

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debrac

Mar 23, 2015

recipe indicates 2 cups 8 oz of Monterey Jack. One cup is 8 oz wouldn't it be 16 oz for 2 cups ? The recipe then says 1 cup 4 oz of parmesan, there again 4 oz is a half a cup, which is it?? measurements are in question.
wilma6308

Jan 22, 2014

A little too garlicy but everyone loved the bacon and cheese!
randcbruns

Oct 19, 2013

Who doesn't like bacon and cheese. This is great for all sorts of occasions. I do recommend using the best cheese possible, no shaker parmesan, I prefer shredded it from a block of imported. This helps with the grease that others have talked about. Also, the bread bowl help absorb some of the oils from the cheese. My family prefers to add more bacon and a touch of garlic powder. This is a fun one to play with.
LzW09

Aug 26, 2013

Oh so good!!!! Made this and it was gobbled right up!
DN27

Apr 18, 2013

This is a treat!
barbschoen

Jan 1, 2013

I made this dip for a party and threw it away after trying it. It was awful and very greasy. I can't believe there have been so many good reviews on it.
flambay

Dec 9, 2012

I took this for Thanksgiving this year and it was the biggest hit of the day!
parksville

May 30, 2012

Great dip, but needed a 1-1/2 lb loaf. Instead of the hassle of cooking bacon, used 1 - 3oz/85g pkg bacon bits . Did not need to replace the top. Set on parchment lined baking sheet covered loosely w/ tin foil b/c the bread can burn easily. Served w/ crackers - it was delicious. Enough for 4 people.
jax4787

Feb 23, 2012

Made this for a birthday party and everyone loved it and asked for the recipe. Will definitely make again!
milodoster

Dec 27, 2011

Made this for Christmas for a party. It was given rave reviews! Delicious recipe!