The Cheesy Bowl

I just found this recipe while looking through some old cookbooks. I have no idea where it came from. It's hand-written on an index card.

• Ready In: 1 hr 10 mins
• Serves: 12
• Yields: 3 1/2 cups

Ingredients

• 8  ounces colby-monterey jack cheese, shredded
• 1  cup parmesan cheese, shredded
• 2 7⁄8 ounces bacon bits (pkg.)
• 1 1⁄2 cups light mayonnaise (Do not substitute)
• 1⁄2 cup onion, chopped
• 2  garlic cloves, minced
• 26  ounces  round loaf  bread

Directions

1. Stir together all ingredients except bread; set aside.
2. Hollow out bread, reserving torn pieces. Spoon dip into bread; place on ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 350* for one hour. Serve with torn bread or sliced apples.