Beer Cheese in a Bread Bowl

(from kholstege’s recipe box)

Categories: Dips

Ingredients

  • 1 round loaf (1 lb.) pumpernickel bread
  • 2 jars (5 oz.) each sharp American cheese spread
  • 1 pkg (8 oz.) cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 C beer
  • 1/2 C real bacon bits

Directions

  1. Cut top fourth of loaf of bread; carefully hollow out bottom, leaving a 1/2 inch 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 and crackers.

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