Awesome Cheese Dip in Bread Bowl

I served this recipe at a holiday party. It was the first appetizer to disappear, and was one of the easiest to prepare. With all that pork bacon, cheese, and a bread bowl - where else to put this recipe but the Midwestern U.S. states.

• Ready In: 55 mins
• Serves: 12

Ingredients

• 1  loaf  round  rye bread
• 2  cups  shredded colby-monterey jack cheese
• 1  cup mayonnaise
• 1  garlic clove
• 2  tablespoons parmesan cheese
• 1  cup  finely chopped onion
• 1  lb bacon, cooked and crumbled into pieces

Directions

1. Hollow out top of bread for the"bowl".
2. Save removed bread for other use.
3. Mix together the cheese and other ingredients.
4. Fill bread bowl.
5. Bake at 350 for 40 minutes, until hot and bubbly.
6. Serve hot.