Description
A delicious and hearty dip served in a bread bowl, perfect for gatherings or snacks.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large round bread loaf (like sourdough or French bread)
- 2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar or your choice)
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 packet ranch seasoning mix
- 1/2 cup cooked bacon, chopped
- 1/4 cup green onions, sliced
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cut the top off the bread loaf and hollow out the center, leaving a 1-inch thick shell.
- In a bowl, mix cream cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, ranch seasoning, shredded cheese, bacon, and green onions.
- Spoon the mixture into the hollowed bread bowl.
- Cover with the bread top and wrap the loaf in foil.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes until cheese is melted.
- Remove foil, uncover the top, and bake for 5 more minutes.
- Serve warm with bread pieces or chips.
Notes
- Use leftover bread pieces for dipping.
- Customize with additional toppings like jalapeños or diced tomatoes.
- For a crispier crust, leave uncovered during the last 10 minutes of baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of recipe
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
