BEER CHEESE IN A BREAD BOWL

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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

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 15m

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

Number Of Ingredients 5

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

Steps:

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 : Calories 147 calories, Fat 9g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 26mg cholesterol, Sodium 506mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 6g protein.