Hot Bacon Cheese Spread

By JanetLynn198

Ingredients

• 1 loaf (16oz) round Italian bread
• 12 slices OSCAR MAYER Center Cut Bacon, crisply cooked, crumbled
• 1 pkg (8oz) 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

Preparation

Step 1

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 pieces; 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 NABISCO Crackers.