Categories: Appetizer, Dips

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

1. Cut top fourth off loaf of bread; carefully hollow out bottom, leaving a 1/2-in. shell. Cube removed bread; set aside.
2. 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.
3. Fill bread shell with cheese dip. Serve with reserved bread cubes. Yield: 2-1/2 cups.

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