Appetizer - Beef 'n' Cheese Dip

By mshettel

From Taste of Home:

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!

Ingredients

• 1 package (8 oz) reduced-fat cream cheese
• 1 1/2 cups (6 oz) shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
• 1/2 cup fat-free sour cream
• 2 packages (2 1/2 oz each) thinly sliced dried beef, diced
• 1/2 cup chopped green onions
• 1/2 cup mild pepper rings, drained and chopped*
• 2 t Worcestershire sauce
• 1 loaf (1 #) unsliced round rye bread
• Assorted raw vegetables
• Mild pepper rings come in jars and can be found in the pickle and olive aisle of most grocery stores.

Preparation

Step 1

In a mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, cheddar cheese and sour cream. Stir in the beef, onions, peppers and Worcestershire sauce. Cup the top fourth off the loaf of bread; carefully hollow out bottom, leaving a 1-inch shell. Cube removed bread and top of loaf; set aside.

Fill bread shell with beef mixture. Wrap in foil; place on a baking sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for 60-70 minutes or until heated through. Serve with vegetables and reserved bread cubes.