BREAD BOWL APPETIZER

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"This dip is a favorite at potlucks and picnics," says Melissa Cook of Chico, California. "Although it's terrific as an appetizer, we often turn the creamy mixture into a sandwich by spreading it on slices of crusty baguettes."

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 10m

Yield 6 cups dip.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1-3/4 cups sour cream
1-3/4 cups mayonnaise
3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/4 pound deli pastrami, finely chopped
1/4 pound deli corned beef, finely chopped
1/4 pound deli ham, finely chopped
3 tablespoons finely chopped green onions
2 teaspoons onion powder
2 teaspoons celery seed
1 unsliced round bread (1 pound)
Assorted crackers or fresh vegetables

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the first nine ingredients; cover and chill for 8 hours or overnight. , To serve dip, cut the top fourth off the loaf of bread. Carefully hollow out bottom of loaf, leaving a 1/2-in. shell. (Save top and removed bread for another use.) Fill shell with dip. Serve with crackers and/or vegetables.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 186 calories, Fat 17g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 27mg cholesterol, Sodium 252mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein.