Warm Bacon Cheese Dip
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4.5
Warm Bacon Cheese Dip
Description
This Warm Bacon Cheese Dip starts with a sourdough bread round hollowed out to serve as an edible bowl. The dip consists of softened cream cheese blended with sour cream and sharp cheddar cheese, enriched by Worcestershire sauce to add savory depth. Crisply cooked and crumbled bacon contributes smoky, meaty notes, while chopped green onions add freshness and mild bite.
The combined ingredients are beaten together until smooth, then spooned into the bread shell. Baking covered in foil ensures the dip heats evenly and melds flavors without drying out. The resulting spread is creamy and cheesy with crisp bacon pieces throughout. The bread cubes removed from the hollowed loaf and assorted crackers provide satisfying textures for dipping.
This warm dip works well for parties or casual get-togethers as a shareable, flavorful appetizer. It pairs nicely with refreshing drinks and can serve as a hearty snack or side. Due to the creamy texture and bacon component, it’s best eaten shortly after baking to maintain warmth and melded flavors.
Ingredients
- 1 round loaf (1 pound sourdough bread)
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- 1-1/2 /2 cups sour cream 12 ounces
- 2 cups cheddar cheese 8 ounces, shredded
- 1-1/2 /2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 3/4 /4 pound Bacon sliced, cooked and crumbled
- 1/2 /2 cup green onion chopped
- Cracker assorted, for dipping
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°.
- Cut the top fourth off the loaf of bread. Hollow out the bread leaving a 1-inch shell. Slice the removed bread into cubes and save for dipping.
- 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 the mixture into the hollowed out bread. into bread shell. Wrap the bread in heavy duty foil and bake for 1 hour or until heated through. Unwrap and give the dip a stir if needed. Serve with crackers and reserved bread cubes.
- Read more: http://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/warm-bacon-cheese-spread#ixzz3CP7t7Twu
Notes
- Removing the bread interior to create the bowl also provides fresh bread cubes ideal for dipping.
- Cover the filled bread with foil while baking to prevent drying out the dip.
- Serve warm and fresh for the best creamy texture and flavor.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.5
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