Bread Bowl Dip Recipe

I went to a party at a friend's house a few years ago, and she served a very yummy Bread Bowl Dip--it was cheezy and zesty and warm and bubbly.  I asked for the recipe and it has become a favorite at our house. 

It's perfect for Superbowl parties...

Ingredients:

1 loaf sourdough Bread (round)
8 ounces of cream cheese, softened
12 ounces sour cream
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 small pkg pepperoni, chopped
3-4 sprigs of green onions, chopped

To make:

1. Dig out the middle of the bread to make a bowl.  Cut the removed bread into cubes or slices and set aside. You should have something like this:

 

2. Mix all the remaining ingredients in a large bowl (I just put it all into my food processor and pulse it a few times), then spoon into the hollow bread "bowl".

3. Cover with foil and place on a baking sheet.  Bake in preheated oven at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.
4. Serve with bread cubes, crackers, or veggies.

NOTE--if serving a large crowd, I buy a second loaf of bread and cut it all up into cubes, because it tends to go really fast.  I think the cubes are best when very lightly toasted.