WARM BACON CHEESE SPREAD

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My friends threaten to not come by unless this dip is on the menu! The rich spread bakes right in the bread bowl and goes well with almost any dipper. Plus, cleanup is a breeze. -Nicole Marcotte, Smithers, British Columbia

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h15m

Yield 4 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 round loaf (1 pound) sourdough bread
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1-1/2 cups sour cream
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1-1/2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
3/4 pound sliced bacon, cooked and crumbled
1/2 cup chopped green onions
Assorted crackers

Steps:

Cut the top fourth off the loaf of bread; carefully hollow out the bottom, leaving a 1-in. shell. Cut the removed bread and top of loaf into cubes; set aside., In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until fluffy. Add the sour cream, cheddar cheese and Worcestershire sauce until blended; stir in bacon and onions. , Spoon into bread shell. Wrap in a piece of heavy-duty foil (about 24x17 in.). Bake at 325° for 1 hour or until heated through. Serve with crackers and reserved bread cubes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 132 calories, Fat 9g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 26mg cholesterol, Sodium 214mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 5g protein.