Hot Broccoli Cheese Dip in Bread Bowl Appetizer

Ingredients

• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup Miracle Whip
• 1 (1 1/2 ounce) envelope Italian salad dressing mix
• 1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped broccoli, thawed, well drained
• 1 (8 ounce) package shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 loaf Hawaiian sweet bread (or any other round loaf of similiar size(Pumpernickel is a good substitute)

Directions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350°F.

2. 2

   Mix cream cheese, Miracle Whip, and dressing mix in a large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until well blended.

3. 3

   Add broccoli and 1 1/2 cups of the cheddar cheese; mix well.

4. 4

   Cut slice from top of bread loaf; remove center of loaf; leaving 1-inch thick shell. Cut removed bread into bite-size pieces; cover and set aside for later use.

5. 5

   Spoon cream cheese mixture into bread shell; sprinkle with remaining cheddar cheese. Cover with top of bread. Wrap in foil.

6. 6

   Bake 20 minute or until dip is heated through and cheese is melted. Serve with bread pieces for dipping.

7. 7

   Makes 1 qt or 32 servings; 2 Tbsp each.