Warm Savory Cheese Spread

Name: Warm Savory Cheese Spread
Ingredients: 2 cups mayonnaise; 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese; 1 large onion, finely chopped; 8 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled; 1/2 cup finely chopped sweet red pepper; 1/2 cup finely chopped green pepper; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 round loaf (1 pound) sourdough bread; Assorted crackers

10 ingredients

2 steps

Ingredients

2 cups mayonnaise
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 large onion, finely chopped
8 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
1/2 cup finely chopped sweet red pepper
1/2 cup finely chopped green pepper
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 round loaf (1 pound) sourdough bread
Assorted crackers

Directions

1

In a large bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. Cut the top fourth off the loaf of bread; carefully hollow out bottom, leaving a 1-in. shell (save removed bread for another use).
2

Spoon cheese mixture into bread shell. Wrap in a piece of heavy-duty foil (about 24x18 in.). Bake at 350° for 1 hour or until heated through. Serve with crackers.