HOT BACON CHEESE SPREAD

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Spread cheer and more with this Hot Bacon Cheese Spread! A hallowed-out bread round make this spread a unique and unforgettable recipe. Crispy bacon and a bold mix of cheeses including Parmesan and Colby Jack create a great combo.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories Bread

Time 35m

Yield Makes 28 servings, 2 Tbsp. spread and 1/2 oz. bread cubes each.

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 loaf (16 oz.) round Italian bread
12 slices OSCAR MAYER Center Cut Bacon, crisply cooked, crumbled
1 pkg. (8 oz.) KRAFT Shredded Colby & Monterey Jack Cheeses
1 cup KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese
1 cup KRAFT Real Mayo Mayonnaise
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 clove garlic, minced

Steps:

Preheat oven to 400°F. Cut lengthwise slice from top of bread loaf. Remove center, leaving 1-inch-thick shell. Cut removed bread into bite-sized peices; set aside.
Mix remaining ingredients until well blended. Spoon into bread shell; cover with top of bread. Wrap in foil. Place on baking sheet.
Bake 15 to 20 or until filling is heated through. Serve with the reserved bread pieces and assorted crackers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 170, Fat 12 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Sodium 330 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0.5877 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 7 g