Warm Savory Cheese Spread

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MARILU HYNES • McLeod Hill, New Brunswick
Served in a bread bowl, this colorful cheese
dip gets added flavor from bacon and veggies.
It’s perfect for parties any time of the year.

Ingredients

• 2 cups mayonnaise
• 2 cups (8 ounces) shredded cheddar
• cheese
• 1 large onion, finely chopped
• 8 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
• 1/2 cup finely chopped sweet red pepper
• 1/2 cup finely chopped green pepper
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 round loaf (1 pound) sourdough bread
• Assorted crackers

Preparation

Step 1

1. In a large bowl, combine the first eight
ingredients. Cut the top fourth off the loaf of
bread; carefully hollow out bottom, leaving a
1-in. shell (save removed bread for another
use). Spoon cheese mixture into bread shell.

2. Wrap in a piece of heavy-duty foil (about
24 in. x 18 in.). Bake at 350° for 1 hour or
until heated through. Serve with crackers.