Beer Cheese in a Bread Bowl

Name: Beer Cheese in a Bread Bowl
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 20 servings (2-1/2 cups dip)
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 bacon bits

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 15 min.

Yield 20 servings (2-1/2 cups dip)

Test Kitchen Approved

My entire family loves this cheese dip. I often get requests to bring it to gatherings with friends. Chopped scallions make a pretty optional garnish. —Julie Koch, Delaware, Ohio

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 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.

Nutrition Facts

2 tablespoons: 147 calories, 9g fat (5g saturated fat), 26mg cholesterol, 506mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 1g fiber), 6g protein.

My entire family loves this cheese dip. I often get requests to bring it to gatherings with friends. Chopped scallions make a pretty optional garnish. —Julie Koch, Delaware, Ohio

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