Yummy Cheese Bowl Dip
Get ready to wow your crowd with this irresistible Yummy Cheese Bowl Dip—a creamy, cheesy appetizer baked to perfection in a hollowed-out bread bowl. Packed with layers of flavor from tangy cream cheese, sharp cheddar, sour cream, spicy diced tomatoes with green chilies, and the smoky crunch of crumbled bacon, this warm dip is elevated with just the right touch of garlic, paprika, and green onion. The bread bowl not only acts as an edible serving dish but soaks up all the gooey, melty goodness, making it a centerpiece-worthy addition to game days, gatherings, or holiday spreads. Ready in just 40 minutes, this dip is a crowd-pleaser that pairs perfectly with tortilla chips, crackers, or fresh veggie sticks. Whether you're entertaining or indulging, this cheesy masterpiece will have everyone diving in for more!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 can diced tomatoes with green chilies (e.g., Rotel), drained
- 6 slices cooked bacon, crumbled
- 2 stalks green onions, thinly sliced
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon paprika
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 medium-sized loaf bread bowl or hollowed-out round loaf of bread
- 1 batch tortilla chips or veggie sticks (for serving)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, sour cream, cheddar cheese, diced tomatoes with green chilies, crumbled bacon (reserve a bit for garnish), garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix well until fully combined.
Cut off the top of the bread loaf to create a lid and hollow out the center, leaving about an inch of bread around the edges to make a sturdy bowl.
Spoon the cheese mixture into the hollowed-out bread bowl, spreading it evenly.
Place the bread bowl on a baking sheet and cover it with the top “lid” of the bread. This will help prevent the mixture from drying out while baking.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese dip is hot and bubbly.
Remove the bread lid during the last 5 minutes of baking to slightly toast the top of the dip if desired.
Carefully remove the bread bowl from the oven. Garnish the top of the dip with the reserved crumbled bacon and sliced green onions.
Serve warm with tortilla chips, crackers, or veggie sticks on the side for dipping. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4531 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 263.6 g | 338% | |
| Saturated Fat | 138.6 g | 693% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 638 mg | 213% | |
| Sodium | 7246 mg | 315% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 421.0 g | 153% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.4 g | 66% | |
| Total Sugars | 42.7 g | ||
| Protein | 145.6 g | 291% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.2 mcg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 2425 mg | 187% | |
| Iron | 15.8 mg | 88% | |
| Potassium | 1877 mg | 40% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
