Hot Bacon Cheese Spread

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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.

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Published on August 3, 2021
2
Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
1 hrs
Total Time:
1 hrs 10 mins
Servings:
16
Yield:
16 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 (1 pound) loaf unsliced round Italian bread

  • 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese

  • 1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

  • 1 cup mayonnaise*

  • ¼ cup chopped onion

  • 5 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled

  • 1 garlic clove, minced

Directions

  1. 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 degrees F for 1 hour or until heated through. Serve with reserved bread cubes.

Tips

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