BEEF 'N' CHEESE DIP

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I combined two favorite recipes and trimmed them down to create this yummy fondue-type dip. It's great for receptions, parties and get-togethers. It was a hit with the guys at our house last Christmas! -Heather Melnick of Macedon, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h10m

Yield 3 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 package (8 ounces) reduced-fat cream cheese
1-1/2 cups shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
1/2 cup fat-free sour cream
2 packages (2-1/2 ounces each) thinly sliced dried beef
1/2 cup chopped green onions
1/2 cup mild pepper rings, drained and chopped
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 loaf (1 pound) unsliced round rye bread
Assorted fresh vegetables

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the cream cheese, cheddar cheese and sour cream. Stir in the beef, onions, peppers and Worcestershire sauce. , Cut the top fourth off the loaf of bread; carefully hollow out bottom, leaving a 1-in. shell. Cube removed bread and top of loaf; set aside., Fill bread shell with beef mixture. Wrap in foil; place on baking sheet. Bake at 350° for 60-70 minutes or until heated through. Serve with vegetables and reserved bread cubes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 159 calories, Fat 6g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 22mg cholesterol, Sodium 386mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 9g protein. Diabetic Exchanges