Destruction Bread Dip

Throw some fresh veggies on along with the bread pieces skewered with toothpicks for variety. Got this from a newspaper a very long time ago. This is a really fun appetizer that brings people together around the table.

• Ready In: 40 mins
• Serves: 6-8

Ingredients

• 1  loaf  French bread, large, whole (NOT sliced)

• Filling

• 1 1⁄3 cups mayonnaise
• 1 1⁄3 cups sour cream
• 1  cup celery, chopped
• 2  ounces pimientos, chopped
• 1  cup green onion, chopped
• 1  cup green pepper, chopped small
• 1⁄4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 5  ounces  Buddig beef (pressed beef lunch meat)

Directions

1. Mix filling ingredients.
2. Refrigerate for at least two hours.
3. Cut off top of bread and hollow out center using sharp knife.
4. Leave about 1/8 inch bread around inside of loaf.
5. Cut center piece into cubes and place around hollowed-out loaf.
6. Skewer pieces with sturdy toothpicks, if desired.
7. Add fresh veggies around loaf, if desired.
8. Spoon dip into loaf and serve.