Spread cheer and more with this Hot Bacon Cheese Spread! A hallowed-out bread round make this spread a unique and unforgettable recipe. Crispy bacon and a bold mix of cheeses including Parmesan and Colby Jack create a great combo.
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 peices; set aside.
2
Mix remaining ingredients until well blended. Spoon into bread shell; cover with top of bread. Wrap in foil. Place on baking sheet.
3
Bake 15 to 20 or until filling is heated through. Serve with the reserved bread pieces and assorted crackers.
Kitchen Tips
Tip 1
Creative Leftovers
Replace top of bread loaf and refrigerate any remaining cheese spread in the bread shell. To reheat, microwave bread shell and cheese spread on HIGH 1 to 2 minutes or until cheese spread is heated through, stirring once.
Nutrition
Calories
170
Calories From Fat
0
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 12g
15%
Saturated Fat 4g
20%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 20mg
7%
Sodium 330mg
14%
Total Carbohydrates 9g
3%
Dietary Fibers less than 1g
2%
Sugars 0.7422g
1%
Protein 7g
14%
Vitamin A
0%
Vitamin C
0%
Calcium
6%
Iron
4%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
servings
Makes 28 servings, 2 Tbsp. spread and 1/2 oz. bread cubes each.
* Nutrition information is estimated based on the ingredients and cooking instructions as described in each recipe and is intended to be used for informational purposes only. Please note that nutrition details may vary based on methods of preparation, origin and freshness of ingredients used.