Beer Cheese in a bowl

By barbaran

Ingredients

• 1 round loaf (1 pound) pumpernickel bread
• 2 jars (5 ounces each) sharp American cheese spread
• 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
• 1/4 cup beer or nonalcoholic beer
• 1/2 cup real bacon bits

Details

Adapted from tasteofhome.com

Preparation

Step 1

Cut top fourth off loaf of bread; carefully hollow out bottom, leaving a 1/2-in. shell. Cube removed bread; set aside.
In a microwave-safe bowl, combine cheese spread and cream cheese. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 2 minutes, stirring every 30 seconds. Stir in beer. Microwave, uncovered, 20 seconds longer. Stir in bacon.
Fill bread shell with cheese dip. Serve with reserved bread cubes. Yield: 2-1/2 cups.
Editor's Note: This recipe was tested in a 1,100-watt microwave.
Nutrition Facts: 2 tablespoons dip with 1/4 cup bread cubes equals 147 calories, 9 g fat (5 g saturated fat), 26 mg cholesterol, 506 mg sodium, 12 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 6 g protein