Beer Cheese in a Bread Bowl

(Courtesy of Taste of Home)

Ingredients:
1 round loaf (1 lb.) pumpernickel bread
2 jars (5 oz. each) sharp American cheese spread
1 pkg. (8 oz.) cream cheese, softened
1/4 c. beer or nonalcoholic beer
1/2 c. real bacon bits

Directions:
Cut top fourth off loaf of bread; carefully hallow out bottom, leaving 1/2 inch 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.

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