Warm Savory Cheese Spread
Total preparation time: 15 minutes
Serves: 6Ingredients:
- 2 cups mayonnaise
- 2 cups shredded cheddar
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- 1 lb bacon, cooked crisp
- 1/2 cup green pepper
- 1/2 cup sweet red pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 Loaf of sourdough bread, uncut
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the first 8 ingredients. Cut the very top off the sourdough loaf and hollow out center of bread to form a bowl.
- Reserve the center pieces to toast for dipping. Spoon cheese mixture into hollowed out bread bowl. Bowl will be "heaping". Wrap bread & cheese mixture in heavy foil.
- Bake at 350 degrees for one hour and serve warm with crackers and sliced vegetables of choice. Celery, cucumbers and even cauliflower work well.